dustin
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Ok there's part of the problem, mine is completely missing the seal.
removing/cleaning Filter Queen fans?
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vacu-finder
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Motor Fans..........
I have rebuilt, tested and checked countless motors.
First thing i learned was this: when looking into the housing cavity of the fans look for an accumulation of dirt and dust. If it appears normal, (Normal) been a little fine dust around the fan blades. Don't even go there.......
~~~~~~~(Just Leave the FAns Alone)~~~~~~~
Now with the motor exposed run it and block off the hole with something solid like a piece of wood, just for a few seconds. This will not hurt the motor, if it does then something is array. When plugging the hole you should see the housing collapse slightly due to the pressure builup. If the wood sticks to the housing like glue........then you have a good strong motor.
And another thing I never have nor never will soak an armature in water.
But i guess to each his own. Try using some electronic cleaner instead.
I have rebuilt, tested and checked countless motors.
First thing i learned was this: when looking into the housing cavity of the fans look for an accumulation of dirt and dust. If it appears normal, (Normal) been a little fine dust around the fan blades. Don't even go there.......
~~~~~~~(Just Leave the FAns Alone)~~~~~~~
Now with the motor exposed run it and block off the hole with something solid like a piece of wood, just for a few seconds. This will not hurt the motor, if it does then something is array. When plugging the hole you should see the housing collapse slightly due to the pressure builup. If the wood sticks to the housing like glue........then you have a good strong motor.
And another thing I never have nor never will soak an armature in water.
But i guess to each his own. Try using some electronic cleaner instead.
d-jones
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Dean
Justin's machine is blowing chunks, and according to him the fan is full of a thick build up of what is essentially dried out mud, the motor is running hot, the bearings are making a groaning sound, and it grinds to a halt within three seconds of shut down. From his very first post at the start of this thread he made it clear that there is nothing normal about his fans appearance or performance. This motor/fan assembly needs to be taken apart immediately, properly cleaned and serviced, including a dual bearing change. Have I misunderstood you, or are you really suggesting some electronics cleaner will fix his problem? I'm not trying to be offensive here, I'm just trying to figure out where you're coming from.
Justin's machine is blowing chunks, and according to him the fan is full of a thick build up of what is essentially dried out mud, the motor is running hot, the bearings are making a groaning sound, and it grinds to a halt within three seconds of shut down. From his very first post at the start of this thread he made it clear that there is nothing normal about his fans appearance or performance. This motor/fan assembly needs to be taken apart immediately, properly cleaned and serviced, including a dual bearing change. Have I misunderstood you, or are you really suggesting some electronics cleaner will fix his problem? I'm not trying to be offensive here, I'm just trying to figure out where you're coming from.
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Dean
Two things I need to add. First I meant to say Dustin, not Justin...DOH! Second, one of the big problems with written communication is you can't hear the tone of voice being used by the writer. The correct tone for my comment above is simply "puzzled," but if you read it with an angry voice my wife says I come across as a complete Richard. That certainly isn't my intention so I hope you didn't use an angry voice when you read it.
Two things I need to add. First I meant to say Dustin, not Justin...DOH! Second, one of the big problems with written communication is you can't hear the tone of voice being used by the writer. The correct tone for my comment above is simply "puzzled," but if you read it with an angry voice my wife says I come across as a complete Richard. That certainly isn't my intention so I hope you didn't use an angry voice when you read it.
dustin
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Its ok, I have been called worse lol. I don't plan on using it until I can get the bearings replaced, I don't want to damage anything. I don't have the tool to remove the bearings, so I might just take the motor into the vac shop and have them do it.
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David
ok so i had a "B" moment............
ok so i had a "B" moment............
Cleaning motors!
I run the armature as well as the fields thru a full dishwasher cycle ,just turn off the heated dry, you end up with a unit that is as clean as new..A friend who was a Rainbow service man for many years taught me this trick, he has done it for over 40 years with no problems.
I run the armature as well as the fields thru a full dishwasher cycle ,just turn off the heated dry, you end up with a unit that is as clean as new..A friend who was a Rainbow service man for many years taught me this trick, he has done it for over 40 years with no problems.
dustin
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I will probably run the rest of the machine through the dishwasher, but something just doesn't feel right putting an electric motor in there... I blew the accumulated dust out as best I could and it looks clean, so that is fine. The vacuum doesn't smell or anything, just dusty and full of crud.
kirbykid
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puting a electric motor through the dish washer is fine. ive done it with computer components before. aslong as you let it dryout before turning it on. this is not me in the youtube video
kirbykid
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this is not me in the video
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