Dead or desirable? Non-functional DC

[Vestus]

My Delta 1hp DC seems to have coughed it's last.

After a few weeks of whiny noises when it spun down, it now refuses to spin up. It's only an AP400, but I threw the money into it to upgrade to the 5micron bag. My thought is that the impeller and bag might be worth $40 to someone, but wanted to run it up the flagpole here before wasting time on Craigslist.

Anyone? It's currently occupying space in North Raleigh.

 

[TracyP]

Kerry, I am sure someone here will take you up on the impeller and bags for that price. If I had room I may even take you up on it.

 

[cubicdissection]

Nobody wants your junk dude...quit trying to get other people to clean your garage for you

P.S. you finish beveling those pieces yet?

 

[TracyP]

Nobody wants your junk dude...quit trying to get other people to clean your garage for you

P.S. you finish beveling those pieces yet?

Wow, I hope ya'll are friends:dontknow:

 

[Vestus]

Actually, Junquecol prompted me to tear it apart and I think I'll replace the bearings and pawn it off in working order. It's been at least two months since I've rehabilitated a shop motor. Guess I'll post pics on the rehab project instead.

P.S. you finish beveling those pieces yet?

Yes, they're beveled.. 3hrs of tedium and a sore back to show for it. 28 puzzles x 14 pieces x 12 edges.. reminds me just how nuts you are to do this for a living.

 

[ScottM]

You might want to just go this route. The price is the best I have seen for this unit. I am considering getting one.

http://www.authorizedfactoryoutlet.com/hmpg/delta/delta_tools.htm

 

[Vestus]

Well, I was halfway through a project when it died, so I stopped off at HarborFreight and picked up their '2hp' model. Works like a champ, though I need to get a Wynn filter on it. Fixing this is just a way to turn a chunk of metal into something useful again, for the $8 in parts and shipping.

 

[MT native]

Kerry,
What size is the impeller. I happen to be looking for parts for a compact dust collector I want to build and your parts may work perfectly for me.
Jane

 

[Vestus]

I've decided to rehab it and post the (hopefully) functional result on the classified section when I'm done. If it doesn't work out, I'll definitely get ahold of you.

 

[Vestus]

I think I found the culprit:

 

[sapwood]

Hmmm, if that's a capacitor it's incapacitated :confused_

Roger

 

[jeff...]

That cap popped

 

[NCPete]

your cap's got a tumor!

 

[MT native]

Kerry,

Thanks for the thought. I couldn't wait to find parts as I have work I need to produce so I went ahead and purchased a Delta 50-760. Good luck with your rehab.
Jane

 

[Vestus]

The replacement (correct) cap was $15 from Grainger, but was significantly larger than the original cap. They'd used a smaller start capacitor in a run configuration, which lasted just long enough to fulfill the warranty.

To get things back together I had to replace the box with a 6"x6" electrical box from the BORG. Works well now though, plus I don't have to worry about the switch dying.

 

[JimmyC]

Good job and a nice save Kerry !:icon_thum

 

[Bas]

Great Frankenstein fix! Not bad for $15 and a few electrical components :eusa_clap