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  • November 28, 2005 at 7:32 pm #13655
    davehayleigh
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    hi!
    my white knight bg 437 gas tumble dryer has a problem.
    when i start the timer the drum doesn`t move but if i give the drum a turn by hand the motor kicks in and turns ok with plenty of torque.
    any ideas gratefully recieved
    Dave.

    November 28, 2005 at 7:44 pm #155899
    Martin
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    Re: drum needs manual help to start turning

    Needs the Motor Capacitor replacing (Silver cylinder alongside motor) I suspect 😉

    November 28, 2005 at 7:52 pm #155900
    davehayleigh
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    Re: drum needs manual help to start turning

    thanks Martin will try to get new one.
    is it just a straight forward capacitor i could get equivalent from maplins, or are there other components involced.
    dave.

    November 28, 2005 at 7:55 pm #155901
    Martin
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    Re: drum needs manual help to start turning

    No extras required Dave, go for it :tup:

    November 28, 2005 at 7:57 pm #155902
    davehayleigh
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    Re: drum needs manual help to start turning

    Thanks again martin,
    will nip down to shop tomorrow and get new one.

    November 28, 2005 at 9:46 pm #155903
    Dave_Conway
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    Re: drum needs manual help to start turning

    Nip down to here instead 😀

    Don’t forget this is a gas appliance and even though no gas connection is disconnected removing the capacitor, it should legally be repaired/part fitted by a Corgi registered engineer.

    Dave.

    November 29, 2005 at 2:25 pm #155904
    davehayleigh
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    Re: drum needs manual help to start turning

    Thanks Martin and Dave,

    It turned out to be the motor capacitor as you suggested Martin.
    New one only cost £3.08 from maplin

    Thanks again for all the help
    Dave

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