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Posted by becks on July 8, 2006, 6:25 am
Hi Lee,
The motor is free to turn, by finger, not a sign of stickiness at all.
With the power on, the motor doesn't spin or hum or anything. Power is
reaching it, but it seems dead, like the brushes have failed. I haven't
dismantled it entirely though.
Any other suggestions?
Cheers
Becks
lee houston wrote:
> > Hi,
> > Bought a Visiq Foot Spa/Massager second-hand. Used it once, now the air
> > pump has packed up and doesn't blow bubbles. I checked whether power is
> > getting to the motor, and it is, so I guess the motor needs replacing.
>
> while disassembled and UNPLUGGED, can u turn the
> motor freely? often a small tad of wd40 will loosen the
> bushings so the small motor will turn again. Likely too
> cheap a motor to have bearings. another poss is the air
> pump is stuck. any way to check it, physically?
>
> lee h
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