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  1. #1
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    Default BT 3000 blown motor

    Hi all,
    In the middle of ripping some old kauri yesterday my not so trusty Ryobi BT3000 table saw developed a bit of a problem.
    There are lots of sparks coming from inside the motor so obviously some serious issues there. It seems they have a bit of a history of motor problems. I will also need 2 new drive belts as these broke at the same time.
    I suspect this is going to be more expensive than it's worth to repair.
    Any thoughts or opinions or possibilities?
    I guess if someone had a saw for parts that would be handy
    Mark

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    Not familiar with your unit but I googled it and found parts diagrams etc online, and overseas suppliers of parts.

    From the parts diags I found, the unit has a universal (brushed) motor, so it is quite likely that the motor issues relate to worn brushes, although if you were overloading the motor when it went fritz (might have if you took out the belts as well) it might need the commutator trued up as well. Did you notice electrical burning smells at all, if so then you have cooked the motor windings and really need to consider replacing the motor or saw.
    Brushes shouldn't be too expensive (maybe $20) but if the commutator needs truing, then the motor needs to come out and go to someone who knows what they are doing. Could easily run to $200 or so to have someone strip the motor down, true the commutator and reassemble with new brushes if you are paying commercial rates. Of course, if you know someone with the knowledge and machinery close by, you might be able to get it done for a single unit of default currency (1 slab) plus parts.

    ereplacements in the US have belts for $30US each, 2 required, they have 1 in stock, don't know if they can try and get more. Alternative would be to try and source parts via Bunnings Special Order counter, but I haven't had much luck with them and Ryobi parts, despite Ryobi advising to order that way. Have gone right of Ryobi for that reason.
    I used to be an engineer, I'm not an engineer any more, but on the really good days I can remember when I was.

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    Hi Malb,
    Yes, there was a nasty burning smell and the motor was too hot to touch for some time afterward. I've stripped the motor and there is a suspicious dark patch on the armature so I guess the windings have gone. I'll check when I can get back to the shed and a multimeter in a few days.
    I saw what was probably the same website. They even have replacement armatures for $150 but only for the 15 amp motor, not the 13amp. Again, not sure which I've got until I can get to the shed.
    So a pair of belts and an armature would be around $250 to $300 with freight. It's not looking like a worthwhile project at the moment.

    Mark

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    I did notice while googling armatures that there are lots available for different machines.
    While I couldn't find anything specifically for this motor, I wondered how interchangeable they are.
    If I could find one with all the same dimensions and specs, might that work?

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    If you have cooked the armature then the only real option you have is to try and replace it from Ryobi here or from Europe. The US version is going to be 110V so the armature windings would be heavier wire and fewer turns. I suspect that a replacement saw might be on the cards. If so, look for something with an induction motor rather than a universal, they are much more durable generally, or if they have issues it's generally just a $10-15 start capacitor.
    I used to be an engineer, I'm not an engineer any more, but on the really good days I can remember when I was.

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    Hi Mark,
    I fried my armature and got a replacement from USA.
    I cant remember the website,sorry. It ran ok for a couple of years with thin kerf blades until i got rid of it..
    Check out Gumtree, The BT3000 pops up now and again $100 to $200 range

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    Yes, I do think a new saw is on the cards. I've saved searches on gumtree and ebay. I'll just wait and see what pops up I guess. Thanks for your input fellas.

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    I presume you have a comprehensive Home Insurance scheme which includes Fusion, if so I would be making a phone call to lodge a claim for the cost of a new motor or the costs to carry out the repairs. If not
    Cheers
    Malcolm Eaton

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    Hi Mark,
    Try sourcing your Insurance, as you more than likely could claim in the Fusion Section.
    Been there done that, but a fair while ago now, but it did work.
    Regards,
    issatree.
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    Never even thought of the insurance angle. Unfortunately, I don't have insurance at this property

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