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  1. 28th March 2014, 05:42 PM #1
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    Default NOVA 3000 - motor issues

    G'day all, might be ready to cry!!!!! I think my baby is about to die.

    Was using it yesterday and thought I could smell some electrical burning smell but nothing to bad, could have been coming from anywhere.

    Then today I was turning a burl and -SNIFF SNIFF - something did not seem right. Then my burl flew out the window at whatever the next speed is over 1000 rmp. Went out and retrieved my burl and noticed smoke coming from the moter housing near the bottom



    I did not really make out whether is was coming from the box on the back or the motor near the base of the box. Im thinking maybe the box.

    Any obvious things to check ... am I up for a new motor.

    240 volt single phase in Australia btw

    If I am up for a new motor may as well go variable speed.



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    was not sure to put this under woodturning or another section, maybe mods can shift if there is a better place. Thanks


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    That big box on the side of the motor is where the capacitors are Dave. Take the lid off that and I'mm guessing you'll see a melted capacitor. Easy and cheap to replace.
    Those were the droids I was looking for.
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    Are you going to the uBeaut do tomorrow? If so take the head off the bed and one of us can check it out for you, as NCArcher said, it sounds like it could be the capacitor.
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    Quote Originally Posted by DJ's Timber View Post
    Are you going to the uBeaut do tomorrow? If so take the head off the bed and one of us can check it out for you, as NCArcher said, it sounds like it could be the capacitor.
    I cant make it sadly


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    similar thing happened to my drill press and it cost $30 for the New capacitor.
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    Man you guys are great

    It was that top white thing

    Will they have any at IGA

    anyone passing Jerilderie with a spare over the weekend?

    How much are they


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    Should be able to pick one up for about $30 or $40
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    Where would I get one. My town only has a pop of about 800. Thinking I may need to look else where.

    And the big question. What causes them to burn like this


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    Capacitors on lathes burn out from not enough turning. You need to exercise them to keep them healthy Not really. They just go. They are sort of like a switch, turning on and off all the time. Actually charging and discharging and they just wear out.
    A motor repair place, often refrigeration mechanics will have them on hand or even an irrigation place that sells a lot of pumps might be worth a try. If you're not in a hurry there are plenty on eBay.
    You need an 8 mico farad, motor run capacitor rated at 400V.
    http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-UNIVE...9861ec9&_uhb=1
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    Oh and sorry to mess up your variable speed plans
    Those were the droids I was looking for.
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    Quote Originally Posted by NCArcher View Post
    Oh and sorry to mess up your variable speed plans
    and so you should be!!!
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    Lol. $30 bucks sounds a lot cheaper than variable speed. Thanks. I'm glad t is that simple. Just had my woodturners club meeting tonight and on my way home now.

    I presume the pins are always in the same order and I just put the wires back the way they came off


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    Yep
    Those were the droids I was looking for.
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    Here is one

    http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/8uf-Multi...item2ec095d120
    Just make sure it inside the box
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