Thread: TRA001 start issue

Have you tried switching the good speed controller over?

Thank you for your suggestion.
Yes I did swap the good control unit to the faulty router and found that it made no difference. Which of course indicates that the issue is not the speed control.
I would like to check the switch and safety switch protector to see if there is any mechanical reason for this defect. If in fact the problem is electrical then I don’t have the knowledge to diagnose.
I thought that I should check on this site first, before I start ordering parts and start the process of elimination.
In this modern fast world the chances of finding an experienced repairer is fairly slim.
At least in this district where I live.
I guess in reality I am hoping to find some simple explanation for the issue. (Loose or broken wire for example)

I haven't struck this problem, but I recall some others have, and found dust in the switch to be the problem.

This thread may be relevant:
Triton TRA001 Router problem

Thanks again for your assistance Chrism3.
I am happy to report that I have discovered the issue.
One of the brushes was not making contact on the motor shaft which of course prevents the motor from working.
There was a corrosion type built up in the brush assembly which was preventing the brush from reaching the motor. Fairly simple to clean and then reassemble.
once I did that everything slid into place and I now have a second router back in service.
I do think that most of the issue came about because these units don’t get much use.
The moist environment that we experience here during the ‘wet season’ doesn’t help either.
Hopefully this post may help others who experience a similar problem in the future.
Bill.

Originally Posted by BILLOJ

I am happy to report that I have discovered the issue.
One of the brushes was not making contact on the motor shaft which of course prevents the motor from working.

Bill.

Bill

You discovered the issue before I saw your thread. I had the same problem. In my case the brushes were sticking and not advancing far enough to make contact. Quite an easy fix for the repairer to make fortunately.

Regards
Paul

Hello Bushmiller,
Yes a happy result and easy to fix.
I have contacted Carbatec and they have replacement brushes in stock ex Brisbane.
I reckon that I will purchase a set to have as spares.
Happy days. Bill.

Originally Posted by BILLOJ

Hello Bushmiller,
Yes a happy result and easy to fix.
I have contacted Carbatec and they have replacement brushes in stock ex Brisbane.
I reckon that I will purchase a set to have as spares.
Happy days. Bill.

Bill

Thanks for that info. It is now on my list too, although I will phone ahead to double check they are in stock. The last time I visited a supplier in Brissy (Hare & Forbes) while I was visiting our daughter, they did not have the goods in stock, so I still had to pay postage and additionally had the fuel cost of travelling there.

Regards
Paul