Problems with Mini Sonics

Gem'n I
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Problems with Mini Sonics Jun 12, 2008 21:12:16 GMT -5

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Post by Gem'n I on Jun 12, 2008 21:12:16 GMT -5

Question about the rheostat control on these units...has anyone ever had them die?? I have one which is an older unit that just died and no longer controls the tumbler...it runs high speed forever. Speaking with a friend last night who purchased his about the same time I did and had the same thing happen. Neither unit has loads of time on it but they are well beyond warranty...I tried to use a OTC dimmer switch with no luck...still runs balls out.
Has anyone experienced this problem???
What would be the options we have to get them back to control???
Any help would be appreciated!!! ;D ;D ;D

Larry

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What do we call the kids???

johnjsgems gets rocks for Christmas Member since August 2007 Posts: 6,959	Problems with Mini Sonics Jun 12, 2008 22:59:41 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by johnjsgems on Jun 12, 2008 22:59:41 GMT -5 Call Don at Diamond Pacific. I'm sure he can take care of you. (800) 253-2954
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Sabre52
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Problems with Mini Sonics Jun 12, 2008 23:22:48 GMT -5

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Post by Sabre52 on Jun 12, 2008 23:22:48 GMT -5

My old mini-sonic seems to have kind of the same problem ( seems to have lost the slow speed end of the scale) and, in addition, it seems to have shaken something loose that makes it sound more like a helicopter than a tumbler.......Mel

Gem'n I freely admits to licking rocks Member since March 2008 Posts: 980	Problems with Mini Sonics Jun 12, 2008 23:41:43 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Gem'n I on Jun 12, 2008 23:41:43 GMT -5 Thanks guys...I'll give them a call...Larry
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Noosh9057 fully equipped rock polisher Member since November 2003 Posts: 1,613	Problems with Mini Sonics Jun 13, 2008 6:54:13 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Noosh9057 on Jun 13, 2008 6:54:13 GMT -5 Good luck. Hope you get it fixed. Roger
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