insinkerator trouble

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  • #38241
    bzz67
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    we have an insinkerator in the workshop for repair, model 55-1a
    serial xc80578111. the machine is all free and we have opened up for a visual inspection but when you switch on it just hums!! any ideas what to check/test?

    thanks

    #258176
    Phidom
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    Re: insinkerator trouble

    If there’s a motor starter capacitor that’s probably failed.

    #258177
    bzz67
    Participant

    Re: insinkerator trouble

    no capacitor just a start windings switch in base which seems to be ok

    #258178
    Bill
    Participant

    Re: insinkerator trouble

    Check the the switch! and windings

    Bill Ellis

    #258179
    bzz67
    Participant

    Re: insinkerator trouble

    anyone know where to get spares for these machines? (other than direct)
    i think on furher inspection (totally dismantled now) the bearings are binding sometimes. phoned direct today spoke to someone who’s response to any question was “we can send an engineer” or “using the allen key, turn it anti-clockwise then clockwise”

    #258180
    Bill
    Participant

    Re: insinkerator trouble

    Any parts you require can be supplied by our selves
    Bearings are not a spare part! may I suggest that you also change ALL seals.

    Bill Ellis :scot:

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