Electrolux Diamond Jubilee needs new brushes

[real1shep]

Sorry.....

I don't have a DJ on the bench to restore right now. I'm not taking apart my DD Diamond J or I could end this debate/query right now.

Here is a pic showing what the larger Super J brushes look like and either a G brush set or a possible Diamond J set.....don't remember

Kevin

 

[real1shep]

You.....

can't solder the braided wire onto/into brush carbon, of course. Looks like they drill a hole and shove the wire into it somehow....never seen the process done.

Kevin

 

[real1shep]

Often.....

more questions than answers....

Kevin

https://www.smokstak.com/forum/threads/carbon-brush-connection-glue-or-cement.49194/

 

[madman]

I guess I didn't make myself clear. The brush sleeve or housing is metal, probably steel, and it's more than possible to solder wire to it. If you'd care to look at the picture as I described in great detail...

Now replacing just the brush in the housing is probably what I would do anyway.

 

[real1shep]

I don't....

know why this as gone this far....talking about replacing brush holders.

You clean the holders and put new brushes in and dress the commutator with a stone.....unless a a holder is damaged somehow.

I've never had to replace the holders along with the brushes just because. No reason for me to look at detailed pics. It's like walking around the barn or going straight through it.

If he found the right size brushes with braided leads and nothing else, it would be easy to reuse the springs and attach to the holders in the same fashion as the OE setup.

Kevin

 

[lesinutah]

Social

Distancing needs to be reinstated I see.
The man wants OEM parts that might not exist. He will not solder a spring onto a carbon brush. He has rebuilt slot of electroluxs in his day. OEM certified parts from a company that is no longer in business will only suffice.

 

[madman]

I mean, I'm with you there, Kevin. But apparently no one else is. I don't really know anything about these particular brush assemblies, but I *have* seen one type that is not possible to replace just the brush in the sleeve without destroying it. I was just offering general advice, in case these were something like that.

 

[real1shep]

Thanks.....

MM, but I just don't remember on the Diamond J....if the brushes are integral with the holders as a unit. Been some yrs since I was in one, but I don't remember this as an issue. If they were unobtainium or a real hassle to get, seems like I would remember it.

Kevin

 

[blknblu]

Wen through some old files, found this.
This is from a few years back.
Posting it to help future posts.
This information is no longer on the Helwig Carbon site.

 

[real1shep]

The brushes.....

I pictured on the left, up above, are very close to those measurements. So I'm guessing they are probably for a G. But it's the same design and were available as little as five yrs ago.

Thanks for posting the brush specs for Diamond J. Now, if we can find a source, we can put this thread to rest.

Kevin

 

[madman]

It's only 3/4" long, though. Is that enough?

https://www.mcmaster.com/65705K35/

 

[real1shep]

Good....

question. The ones I pictured above are about 1.25" in length.

I don't remember length requirements because I bought brushes specific for Diamond J and never gave it a second thought. The motor in the Diamond J was a break from the traditional Elux motors, so you can't really compare.

Kevin