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DC Spindle failure

Discussion in 'General Talk' started by Barry Danks, Jul 8, 2016.

  1. Barry Danks

    Barry Danks Well-Known
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    600w Sunwin DC Spindle let the magic smoke out after a few minutes of test running. It wasn't as smooth running as the others Ive used I figure the brushes might need to wear in. Guess I was wrong. After about 5 min the body got warm then warmer, the really warm then arcs and sparks lol
     
  2. GrayUK

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    Not good news mate. :banghead:
     
  3. Barry Danks

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    I've had success with this setup before kinda thinking I don't wanna dump another $150 on another DC spindle though
     
  4. Moag

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    That's terrible news, Barry. Any possibility to get a warranty claim for it or are you going to pull it to bits to find out what caused the magic smoke?
     
  5. Barry Danks

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    No I've had it for a year I'll take it apart when I get a chance
     
  6. Moag

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    That sucks big time.:(
     

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