Nigel Castle Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 I recently bought an XPerience Pro in immaculate condition but it did not have a ballast set with it. I set about trying to find a set to buy (it looks like Nan models no longer keep it) so decided I can make up a set myself. An Internet search suggests that Copper Bar is heavier than Brass so I can order a length to cut into slugs. The reason I am starting this post is would someone please measure the outside diameter of the standard set and tell me which size rod I need to buy, it is very difficult to accurately measure the ballast tube inside the fuz. I think it is 16mm but not 100% Would a size 1mm less in diameter be prudent so as not to get it stuck in the tube? Any help will be appreciated Many Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Austin Posted April 22, 2019 Administrators Share Posted April 22, 2019 You want 17mm OD brass bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Castle Posted April 22, 2019 Author Share Posted April 22, 2019 Hi Austin, Thanks for the information, stock bar comes as 16mm or 5/8in as I do not have a lathe to size the bar exactly only a Dremel to shape the ends, do you think that buying the 16mm bar would work OK? Can you tell me what length the slugs are when finished and how many the ballast tube will except? Thanks in advance Nigel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted April 22, 2019 Share Posted April 22, 2019 Nigel, Could any of this be of use to you? Front row; Ballast tube, takes 16mm slugs, snug fit. Second row; 16mm ballast set for Maxa, on a rod, secured with allen screws. Third row; 19mm Ballast set for Explorer? 4th, 5th & 6th rows; 16mm ballast sets for Xpro & Shadow, on nylon cord for easy removal. I've no idea of value, so no sensible offer refused! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Castle Posted April 23, 2019 Author Share Posted April 23, 2019 Hi Mike, pm sent, thanks for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil.Taylor Posted April 23, 2019 Share Posted April 23, 2019 I made up a set of 16mm dia brass ballast for my recently acquired XPro. One thing to watch out for - the centre of the ballast tube is well forward of the CofG (well it is on mine) - so either expect a significant forward CofG shift (full ballast) or have a scheme that leaves out one or two forward slugs to maintain the CofG Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Castle Posted April 23, 2019 Author Share Posted April 23, 2019 Thanks for the info Chaps hopefully I can pick up a set from Mike in the next couple of weeks and that will sort out the issue nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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