RE: your too thick slurry . You only need about 1/2 TB per batch of rocks which, as you know, should be approx 8 LB with the media added. When the run is finished, put on LOTS of water and run for a while (15min or 1/2 hr is enough) with 1 - 2 TBs Borax and/or dash of Dawn. That will loosen up the slurry and make wash-up much easier. Put your lid on and fasten it down BEFORE you start the machine running . It is hard to tighten the wingnut with the machine running. You might want to change the spindle/center post with one that is stainless steel The one that comes with the machine will rust.
RE: your too thick slurry . You only need about 1/2 TB per batch of rocks which, as you know, should be approx 8 LB with the media added.
When the run is finished, put on LOTS of water and run for a while (15min or 1/2 hr is enough) with 1 - 2 TBs Borax and/or dash of Dawn. That will loosen up the slurry and make wash-up much easier.
Put your lid on and fasten it down BEFORE you start the machine running . It is hard to tighten the wingnut with the machine running.
You might want to change the spindle/center post with one that is stainless steel The one that comes with the machine will rust.