Andy Sowers
07-02-2006, 1:12 AM
Hi all, although I've been lurking SMC for awhile, this is my first post. Today I purchased a used Delta 50-850 DC for $20... why so cheap? Well the subject line gives the problem away, the motor isn't working. I just couldn't pass it up for only $20!!!
When you try to startup the motor it starts to spin, but then the internal circuit breaker trips after about a second. I disassembled the motor from the tool and checked the capacitors for shorts, but didn't find any... The bearings seem just fine as the shaft turns smoothly with no "crunchiness." Interestingly, when I removed the impeller the motor started up fine and ran smoothly. Any ideas on what to check next?
I looked on Delta's website and they want a whopping $300+ to replace the motor. For that amount of cash, I could get a brand new DC...
I assumed I could find a replacement motor cheaper somewhere online if it came to that, but another complication is that the label on the motor with the detailed specifications of the is missing. Thus I don't know exactly what specs to look for in a replacement. So could fellow Creekers with the 50-850 please chime in on the specs of your 50-850? Also, I'd appreciate it if anyones knows of a good place to purchase a replacement?
Thanks in advance
Andy
When you try to startup the motor it starts to spin, but then the internal circuit breaker trips after about a second. I disassembled the motor from the tool and checked the capacitors for shorts, but didn't find any... The bearings seem just fine as the shaft turns smoothly with no "crunchiness." Interestingly, when I removed the impeller the motor started up fine and ran smoothly. Any ideas on what to check next?
I looked on Delta's website and they want a whopping $300+ to replace the motor. For that amount of cash, I could get a brand new DC...
I assumed I could find a replacement motor cheaper somewhere online if it came to that, but another complication is that the label on the motor with the detailed specifications of the is missing. Thus I don't know exactly what specs to look for in a replacement. So could fellow Creekers with the 50-850 please chime in on the specs of your 50-850? Also, I'd appreciate it if anyones knows of a good place to purchase a replacement?
Thanks in advance
Andy