ujean
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Post by ujean on Sept 25, 2020 2:34:07 GMT -5
IM SEEING A STATIC DISCHARGE ON MY LEEGO 3LB TUMBLR. IT HAPPENS RIGHT IN BETWEEN THE DRUM LID AND THE METAL FRAME.(ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE MOTOR) IS THIS NORMAL OR SHOULD I BE CONCERNED ABOUT A SHORT IN THE MOTOR HAPPENING? IM VERY NEW TO TUMBLING .
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Wooferhound
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Post by Wooferhound on Sept 25, 2020 8:42:59 GMT -5
There should not be any kind of sparking on your tumbler. Is anything rubbing on the barrel that could be causing the static? Are you using water in the barrel?
It is not the motor voltage, that is too small and any arc would be very exciting.
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Post by mohs on Sept 25, 2020 11:26:48 GMT -5
Interesting phenomena I don’t have any insight on the tumbler But it sounds concerning Hopefully just static Although I had a problem with my bench grinder used for sharpening and polishing w/ static electricity Just intermittently it would shock me Some of those shocks were real troublesome & I wasn’t sure what was causing it then made a electro-static wrist band used mostly for computer repairs Those are spendy basically I used alligator clip w/ attached a copper wire. Wire loosely around wrist and the alligator clippped to a grounded metal surface Instant cure of the shocking experience ! Which was strange because the static only happens during certain atmohsphereic conditions perhaps you could try a simple grounding with wire on the tumbler base ? best Ed
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bdport67
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Post by bdport67 on Sept 25, 2020 11:44:36 GMT -5
Not familiar with that tumbler, so pics would help.
I suppose static could build up on a tumbler barrel while rolling, but I've never seen that.
First look would be to make sure all rollers are actually rolling and not locked or seized with gunk or something. Causing a rubbing on the barrel instead of rolling smoothly...which maybe could build static?
Without seeing it, cant comment more.
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ujean
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Post by ujean on Sept 26, 2020 0:42:03 GMT -5
I MISSED SPELLED THE BRAND OF THE TUMBLER I HAVE ITS ACTUALLY LEEGOL BUT ITS HARD TO SHOW A PICTURE ON HERE.CLOUDINARY'S WEBSITE IS A LITTLE CONFUSING FOR ME.BUT YES I AM USING WATER IN MY TUMBLER IT MIGHT BE THE PLASTIC RUBBING AGAINST THE METAL LID.ILL KEEP TRYING FOR THE PICTURE.
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Post by rockjunquie on Sept 26, 2020 8:51:43 GMT -5
I MISSED SPELLED THE BRAND OF THE TUMBLER I HAVE ITS ACTUALLY LEEGOL BUT ITS HARD TO SHOW A PICTURE ON HERE.CLOUDINARY'S WEBSITE IS A LITTLE CONFUSING FOR ME.BUT YES I AM USING WATER IN MY TUMBLER IT MIGHT BE THE PLASTIC RUBBING AGAINST THE METAL LID.ILL KEEP TRYING FOR THE PICTURE. Please try not to use all capital letters. It is considered by some to be rude.
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Fossilman
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Post by Fossilman on Sept 26, 2020 10:09:35 GMT -5
I wouldn't use it anymore, because there is a serious problem with that machine! Get it checked out and soon!
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gatorflash1
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Post by gatorflash1 on Oct 1, 2020 6:47:25 GMT -5
UJ -
I would first double check the integrity of the tumbler's electrical outlet to be sure it is properly grounded. Start where the juice comes from and if okay, then look at the tumbler wiring. With proper electrical grounding I don't think you should be having any static electricity problems.
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Post by Toad on Oct 1, 2020 6:59:22 GMT -5
I MISSED SPELLED THE BRAND OF THE TUMBLER I HAVE ITS ACTUALLY LEEGOL BUT ITS HARD TO SHOW A PICTURE ON HERE.CLOUDINARY'S WEBSITE IS A LITTLE CONFUSING FOR ME.BUT YES I AM USING WATER IN MY TUMBLER IT MIGHT BE THE PLASTIC RUBBING AGAINST THE METAL LID.ILL KEEP TRYING FOR THE PICTURE. Please try not to use all capital letters. It is considered by some to be rude. Definitely hard to read. Never heard of a Lego tumbler.
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Post by Mel on Oct 2, 2020 15:12:28 GMT -5
Just intermittently it would shock me Some of those shocks were real troublesome & I wasn’t sure what was causing it ---- Instant cure of the shocking experience ! Finally! I knew there was an explanation of your super powers, Ed My first thought was metal rubbing on the side of the tumbler frame? Loose wire? I'd need a photo to make a more un-educated educated guess. I'm assuming it's a Leegol tumbler? I've seen the lid from my lortone sometimes act funny when it rubbed against the metal bracket used to prevent traveling. Maybe it's something like that. Bottom line, don't use it until you figure it out. Electricity & water don't mix; a shock is no joke.
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Post by TheRock on Oct 4, 2020 19:00:24 GMT -5
Does your machine have a 3 prong cord or two prong cord? Is your outlet your plugging into 3 prong?
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Post by jasoninsd on Oct 4, 2020 20:28:47 GMT -5
Although I had a problem with my bench grinder used for sharpening and polishing w/ static electricity Just intermittently it would shock me Some of those shocks were real troublesome & I wasn’t sure what was causing it then made a electro-static wrist band used mostly for computer repairs Those are spendy best Ed You reminded me. Years ago I worked in a call center. One of the ladies who worked there FRIED three computers before the IT guys figured out she was somehow creating a static charge which was enough to fry the components within the computers! They made her wear one of those electro-static wrist bands anytime she went near her new computer after the FOURTH replacement! LOL
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Post by mohs on Oct 4, 2020 20:54:59 GMT -5
Although I had a problem with my bench grinder used for sharpening and polishing w/ static electricity Just intermittently it would shock me Some of those shocks were real troublesome & I wasn’t sure what was causing it then made a electro-static wrist band used mostly for computer repairs Those are spendy best Ed You reminded me. Years ago I worked in a call center. One of the ladies who worked there FRIED three computers before the IT guys figured out she was somehow creating a static charge which was enough to fry the components within the computers! They made her wear one of those electro-static wrist bands anytime she went near her new computer after the FOURTH replacement! LOL That pretty funny Jase I've worked on lots of computers sometimes I'd wear one most the time not never had a problem 'cept that one time with brand new ASUS motherboard bench grinder tho -in certain climate zap
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Post by rockpickerforever on Oct 4, 2020 22:31:03 GMT -5
You reminded me. Years ago I worked in a call center. One of the ladies who worked there FRIED three computers before the IT guys figured out she was somehow creating a static charge which was enough to fry the components within the computers! They made her wear one of those electro-static wrist bands anytime she went near her new computer after the FOURTH replacement! LOL That pretty funny Jase I've worked on lots of computers sometimes I'd wear one most the time not never had a problem 'cept that one time with brand new ASUS motherboard bench grinder tho -in certain climate zap My husband worked with a guy that used a grinder to do prep work on metal parts before they were assembled and welded. He was always getting shocked, so my DH attached a wire to a metal clip, which was fastened inside the waistband of his pants, making contact with his skin. The end of the wire fell freely to the ground. This effectively grounded him, and he was shocked no more.
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Post by mohs on Oct 5, 2020 1:05:03 GMT -5
very rockpickerforever Jean that the first time I've ever heard of some else doing that grounding trick ...
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