starzar
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Post by starzar on Sept 11, 2011 21:53:43 GMT -5
Tumbler Motor running hot...Is this normal? purchased used on ebay and using for the first time, motor housing is to hot to touch so right now I'm running a small fan next to it but still really hot! I don't want to damage it or is this normal heating range? Model QT12 LORTONE ROTARY TUMBLER Thanks to anyone with advise.....starzar
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Post by jakesrocks on Sept 11, 2011 22:03:36 GMT -5
It shouldn't run that hot. Is it sitting where it gets good air circulation around it ? I'm not familiar with Lortone motors, but if it has bolts running through the motor, you should be able to open it up and clean it out with a soft paint brush. Clean the motor shaft and bushings real good, and give them just a drop or 2 of light machine oil. Don't over oil them, or else the oil will get into the motor windings and gum things up. This may be the heating problem too. The previous owner may have oiled it too much.
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starzar
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Post by starzar on Sept 11, 2011 22:12:14 GMT -5
Yes, I did open it up and it did not appear to be over-oiled, I did however use Vaseline as a lubricant with a small paint brush, all the moving parts seem to work friction free...I just don't understand the excessive heat! shutting it down till I figure this one out...thanks!
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Post by Toad on Sept 11, 2011 22:22:21 GMT -5
Lortone motors run very hot to the touch. It is normal - as long as it isn't smoking... ;D
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unclesoska
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Post by unclesoska on Sept 11, 2011 23:44:37 GMT -5
I ordered a new Lortone motor last November, and it ran hot right out of the box. Using it 24/7 ever since without problem. I go with it being normal, but don't listen to me cuz I'm just a newb. LOL.
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snuffy
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Post by snuffy on Sept 11, 2011 23:55:17 GMT -5
I've got three QT12's and they all run hot.24/7,365,they keep rolling.
snuffy
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