Thread: Carbetec WDS-400 electric drum motor repair or replacement

Don't replace it just yet Lyle.
If you have an air compressor give it a good blow out and check the drive mechanism.
Might just need a sevice.

Hi Lyle. There is a centrifugal switch in the motor. I had problems with my WDS400 and it was that switch that was the cause of the problem, though it might appear to be a thermal overload problem. Carbatec Perth fixed mine for not a lot of money. Hope that helps
Larry

Thanks for the replies.
Took the fan cover off and had a look. Remarkably clean of dirt, dust etc, watched the centripital switch during start and it appears to function correctly. Drum spins easily with power off and takes a good time to run down when switched off, so I reckon the bearings are OK.
Didn't take the cover off the thermal switch as I don't think there would be any point.
FIL used this as a thicknesser for cranky timber, so I'm suspecting the windings.
The machine runs OK for a short while during use then shuts off with thermal overload.
So after the bit of checking I have done I suspect either a faulty thermal switch or windings are breaking down electrically.
The machine is date stamped 9/2000 make so it has taken a bit of use/abuse.

I'll call Carbatec today and see what they suggest.

Called Carbatec and had a talk to one of their support people.
Not very productive except to say "you need a new motor, cost is $468 plus delivery. More than half the new cost
So now I'm looking for a replacement motor or better a good rewind shop in Newcastle.
Anyone got a name of a company?

New Lambton Electric Motors

http://www.yellowpages.com.au/nsw/la...9-listing.html

I've also used and can recommend these guys

http://www.yellowpages.com.au/nsw/ru...nessTypeSearch