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Post by melhill1659 on Feb 24, 2017 8:48:18 GMT -5
Since this area is all about cabbing and this really didn't fit in anywhere else, I hope it's ok to post my question here. I've recently purchased an older model DP Genie an I've had a few people tell me I need to change out the capacitor. Has anyone done this? Why is it important?
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Post by Tommy on Feb 24, 2017 10:33:44 GMT -5
Well... I've never heard of changing one as part of a maintenance routine etc. In order to make a diagnosis like that that I'd have to know it was giving me trouble. Is the motor starting OK? Is it giving you any problems at all?
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Post by melhill1659 on Feb 24, 2017 10:52:39 GMT -5
No probs. A few just mentioned if it's been sitting up a while it's good to change out the starter capacitor because their motors locked up. I found only 1 immediate concern. The little box on top by the left wheels there are two red screws to add a drop of oil in approx every 40 days and the very top one seems to be stripped. I turn and turn and nothing.
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Post by Pat on Feb 24, 2017 10:58:24 GMT -5
I'd ask the people who told me to change out the capacitor, why that was advisable.
Re the stripped screw, use Liquid Wrench. It does a good job.
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Post by Tommy on Feb 24, 2017 10:59:56 GMT -5
Well others may disagree with me (wouldn't be the first or last time) but I'm of the school of thought - if it ain't broke don't fix it. If the motor starting response is good I would leave it alone. If the capacitor fails at some point just replace it and the motor lives on.
Regarding the screw - I'm not familiar with that setup but if you're trying to back out a stripped screw that is spinning try wedging a knife blade or chisel tip under the edge to give it some upward pressure and see if you can get the teeth to bite and start to unscrew.
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Post by melhill1659 on Feb 24, 2017 22:07:47 GMT -5
Well others may disagree with me (wouldn't be the first or last time) but I'm of the school of thought - if it ain't broke don't fix it. If the motor starting response is good I would leave it alone. If the capacitor fails at some point just replace it and the motor lives on. Regarding the screw - I'm not familiar with that setup but if you're trying to back out a stripped screw that is spinning try wedging a knife blade or chisel tip under the edge to give it some upward pressure and see if you can get the teeth to bite and start to unscrew. Thank You Tommy! That was the trick! I'm not going to worry about the other thingy.
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Post by cabjunky on Feb 25, 2017 8:28:18 GMT -5
If the motor is running excessively hot, then you need to change the capacitor. You can burn out a motor over a $20 capacitor. Much cheaper than a 500.00 motor. The capacitor is found under the motor. Make sure unit is unplugged before starting to disassembly, and you'll need to discharge the capacitor. If you are not familiar with motors and electricity have someone who is assist you.
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Post by rockjunquie on Feb 25, 2017 8:56:22 GMT -5
Those red screws are for oiling the leather diaphragms in the bubblers, I believe. They dry out. You need to use 30 weight motor oil. Someone correct it if I'm wrong.
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