Motor capacitor required

[canonman]

Hi all. Just joined and also have Elu DB180 lathe. I believe the capacitor on the motor has failed as the motor needs a spin to start it. Does anyone have the details for the capacitor as the printing on mine has rubbed off and also who might supply a replacement. Many thanks in advance. Nick

 

[CHJ]

This may well suit, if you need wire ends as opposed to tags try searching the company web site.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/220796858643

 

[canonman]

Hi CHJ. Many thanks for the information. I will certainly check out that one. The terminals are tags so that one looks like a match. Nick

 

[canonman]

Managed to get a suitable one from Maplins. They had them in stock and at just over £4 it was a good deal. Working great with no problem.

 

[CHJ]

Glad you sorted it.

 

[Mike Wingate]

Canonman, please can you post the details of the Maplin capacitor. Many thanks.

 

[procell]

Welcome to the forum Canonman.

Like you I started with an ELU 180DB and had to replace the capacitor. I also found that a couple of months later the relay switch in the control box burnt out so it may be worth checking that it is ok. I have yet to replace mine as I managed to get hold of a lathe with a swivel head stock in the same week so the ELU is now in pieces waiting for me to get around to fixing it. I hope you have great fun with your ELU. Mine certainly got me hooked on turning so is a good starting point.

I would suggest that if you have any questions it is a good idea to search these posts as I have found that almost everything has been covered at some time or other. If not I am certain that one of the excellent members will be able to help.

 

[Grahamshed]

Welcome to the forum Canonman.

 

[canonman]

Thank you for the warm welcome to the forums and quick responses. The capacitor details are 30mF 450v working motor run capacitor. It has four tags which were a bit confusing at first but on using a test meter it seems that they work as two pairs so allowing further connections if required. The original plastic terminal cover also fitted perfectly into a groove around the top of the capacitor. The fixing to the motor frame is by a threaded stud at the base. The guy at Maplins in Chesterfield couldn't have been more helpful in assisting me in selecting the correct component.
I have checked out the relay in the NVR switch and cleaned the contacts just in case. I now hope to have a useful wood turning lathe as until I obtained this one I have been using a Myford metalworking lathe for any small woodturning (as well as normal metalwork projects) using a home made tool rest for the wood chisels. Although I managed to do a few projects the new lathe certainly makes wood turning easier.
Once again thanks for the welcome and I look forward to using the forums.

 

[Grahamshed]

I look forward to seeing some of your projects, We are kind of fond of piccies around here.

 

[Mike Wingate]

Many thanks for the info on the capacitor. The Elu lathe is great, I have had mine for over 25 years, and made extra tool stands, supports and tool rests. I use an auto 4 jaw chuck, from Axminster and a couple of Craft Supplies multi chucks.

 

[canonman]

No probs Mike. If you need the product code for the capacitor I can sort it outfor you.