lapidopterix
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since March 2008
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Post by lapidopterix on May 26, 2008 16:09:44 GMT -5
Almost done with the fourth load I've run through it and the motor died. Now it just makes a quiet buzzing noise when it's plugged in. Hopefully it's just the power cord. It's a pain to get into it, you either have to pull out a bunch of glued down springs or cut plastic. Should have saved up some more money and got a better one.
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Post by Bikerrandy on May 26, 2008 21:17:03 GMT -5
If you have the funds, invest in a Thumlers!! I've been using mine for three years, trouble free.
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Pdwight
has rocks in the head
Member since June 2003
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Post by Pdwight on May 26, 2008 23:42:37 GMT -5
If it hums it is not the power cord. Sorry for bad news , but I can almost gurantee you the motor is locked up.
Dwight
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Post by johnjsgems on May 27, 2008 8:43:40 GMT -5
Dwight is probably correct. The only thing beside the motor would be if the bowl screw was a little loose and you screwed it down into the motor end. How old is the tumbler? If it is less than a year you should have a warranty.
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rockdewd
has rocks in the head
Member since October 2007
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Post by rockdewd on May 27, 2008 10:27:30 GMT -5
I have a TV-5 still running but with a Thumlers 10 lb bowel because the TV-5 bowl sucks. You can't get good stone movement with the shape of the bowl. I also have a Thumlers 10 UV-10. Both motors work about the same but when it comes down to quality Thumlers is the best. It's all metal and the motor is open so you can get to it. Once my TV-5 bites the dust I will replace it with a Thumlers. Raytech vibes have too much plastic and are not that easy to service.
Rick
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lapidopterix
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since March 2008
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Post by lapidopterix on May 27, 2008 16:50:47 GMT -5
It's about 4 months old. I'll have to call about the warranty.
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Post by Noosh9057 on May 27, 2008 18:54:17 GMT -5
Dwight is probably correct. The only thing beside the motor would be if the bowl screw was a little loose and you screwed it down into the motor end. How old is the tumbler? If it is less than a year you should have a warranty. Yes I think you are right. It has hapend to me befor. Roger |
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lapidopterix
starting to spend too much on rocks
Member since March 2008
Posts: 216
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Post by lapidopterix on Jun 6, 2008 21:28:37 GMT -5
I finally called Kingsley North about this and they called Raytech. Supposedly they know there is a problem and will send me a new base, but they don't know when because they have to replace a bunch of them. I think I'll get a Thumler's next time.
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