[Simmy]

Re: Functional Test of Brush Motor

Have you got readings through the windings etc?

Yes, 2.1 Ohms on the windings.

For the refurbishing is there anything to do besides getting rid of the rubber dust. Should I clean the contacts on commutator? If so using what?

Thanks for all the help!

[Simmy]

Re: Functional Test of Brush Motor

Do look closely at the state of the brushes (should be 2 cms long and the tip shiny and smooth) Clean up the commutator, refit brushes and test across the brushes (should be 4 to 6 ohms usually)

The brushes are less than 1 cm, and 3.8 ohms between them. The tip is partially shiny and looks scratched. I assume this means I should change them?

What aspect of our trade do you specialise in by they way?

Refurbishing and selling old machines that people are getting rid of because its not worth it for them to fix.

Thanks for the help!

[Simmy]

Re: Washing machine not doing spin cycle

It looks like the problem is with the timer. The connection for the start winding isn’t giving out 220v (only 177v or so)
Any recomendations on how I would go about “fitting a pair of capacitors tapped into the motor loom on the chassis”?

Thanks for all the help so far!

[Simmy]

Re: Washing machine not doing spin cycle

I tried a new capacitor and I still have the problem. I manually spun the drum and then the motor was able to do the spin. Can anyone suggest how I would go about determining which connection on the timer would be the problem, (I don’t have a wiring diagram)?

Thanks

[Simmy]

Re: Washing machine not doing spin cycle

I checked the capacitor (20mF) with my multimeter and it was fine. Also since there is only one capacitor for this machine (besides the noise cancelling one) and the drum turns duing the wash cycle I wouldn’t think thats the problem. You think I should try replacing it anyway?

Thanks for the help
Simmy

[Simmy]

Re: Washing machine not doing spin cycle

I’m not located in the UK but it is possible that the same machine just under a different brand name was sold there at some point.
This is an older machine without any cirucit boards just a timer.

Simmy

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