Author Topic: Innovative Ball Revivor (Read 1650 times)

asaturno · « **on:** March 10, 2004, 07:16:30 PM »

I was looking at ball spinners today and while at the Innovative
site, I noticed they have a new Ball Revivor oil extraction
machine. Looks very interesting. Has anyone here ever used one?
What has been your experience?

Thanks.

dogman666 · « **Reply #1 on:** March 11, 2004, 10:23:37 AM »

that would be my girl on the side. Sorry couldn't resist. Never heard of this though.

asaturno · « **Reply #2 on:** March 12, 2004, 10:15:57 AM »

Here is the link if anyone is interested.

http://www.innovativebowling.com/revivor.htm

Goof1073 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 12, 2004, 10:38:54 AM »

I would use Ebonite's "Hook Again" system if I were you. I have used it on a few of my older balls that were dead at it brought them back to life very well. There are just to many reasons not to bake your ball.

asaturno · « **Reply #4 on:** March 12, 2004, 11:10:41 AM »

This seems to be a bit more advanced that just "baking" a ball to me.

mumzie · « **Reply #5 on:** March 12, 2004, 11:26:50 AM »

There's a "rejuvenator" that does the same thing. I've had several pieces of equipment put through the machine. Works great.

Steven · « **Reply #6 on:** March 12, 2004, 12:10:11 PM »

quote:
This seems to be a bit more advanced that just "baking" a ball to me.

LOL! You've got that right. Comparing the Revivor to home oven baking is like comparing a comfortable car to a donkey propelled cart; They both get you there, but the donkey will end up doing a number on you.

We have the Revivor in our local shop, and here is essentially how it works. The chamber produces controlled heat at a constant temperature of 160 degrees. I've heard the newer models are down to 130 degrees, but from personal experience, the 160 does not seem excessive. Anyway, inside the chamber, the ball rotates, and while turning, oil is immediately wiped off with a special cloth as it sweats the surface. For a ball with some level of saturation, it takes 1-2 hours for total extraction.

Personally, when I put my own stuff in the Revivor, I leave the top door open and watch closely what's happening. I'll remove the ball every ten minutes or so to make sure that heat buildup is not getting excessive on the cover, and that the core is not getting warm. This is over kill, but it's what I do.

I've put 10-15 of my own balls through the process (a few multiple times) and have never suffered damage from the process. I've always received at least some benefit in reaction. I've also experimented with Ebonite Hook Again, and I've also found that process to be effective.

I've come to the conclusion that the Revivor is great for periodic minor extraction, and Hook Again is for when a ball is on it's last legs and all other methods have already been tried.

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pin-chaser · « **Reply #7 on:** March 12, 2004, 01:53:52 PM »

I prefer my dishwasher method using greased lightening. 4 balls at once, 20 minutes... NO DRYING. Comes out tacky clean and restores original reaction. I end up repolishing myself on a home spinner. I do this every 50 to 75 games per ball. It might be over kill that often but I figure its better to do it a little at a time then to try and repair a completely saturated ball.

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