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by PeteJackson
Wed Jan 27, 2021 12:38 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Viking Hel 700 hedge trimmer motor intermittent start problem
Replies: 1
Views: 2062

Viking Hel 700 hedge trimmer motor intermittent start problem

Hi, I have checked that power is getting to the windings, the motor is running free, the brushes are new and the motor starts at all points of rotation. However, the thing cuts out at different times (so not obviously overheating?) and then sometimes starts again if you hit it but sometimes not. Any...
by PeteJackson
Wed Nov 25, 2020 9:57 am
Forum: Hand and Power Tools Forum
Topic: Viking Hel 700 hedge trimmer carbon brushes
Replies: 0
Views: 1505

Viking Hel 700 hedge trimmer carbon brushes

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Hi,
I have a sparking carbon brush on my Hel 700 so need to change it. Problem is I cannot see any way to remove the old one without bending bits of metal (which I am reluctant to do).
If anyone has any ideas on this, I would be most grateful!
by PeteJackson
Tue Sep 24, 2019 9:29 am
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: Drayton MA1 Stuck in Central Heating Position
Replies: 3
Views: 13676

Re: Drayton MA1 Stuck in Central Heating Position

So, I was totally wrong then! Moved the thermostat up and then back down again and now we have heating water. Some very dark magic going on there I think but thanks very much, you saved me a lot of hassle and money.
Pete
by PeteJackson
Mon Sep 23, 2019 10:24 am
Forum: Central Heating and Air conditioning and Ventilation Forum
Topic: Drayton MA1 Stuck in Central Heating Position
Replies: 3
Views: 13676

Drayton MA1 Stuck in Central Heating Position

Hi, Bit of a problem with my hot water system which I have managed to narrow down (after looking at these helpful forums) to my Drayton MA1 being stuck in the ch position (at least I assume so as the central heating works but I get no hot water) - cannot move it manually either. Taking it off, I can...
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