Power file, fix or replace?

[stuckinthemud]

After many years of hard service the power file I inherited (not sentimentally attached, just have no idea how old it is) has finally died. I haven't stripped it down yet, but, should I fix it or replace it? If replacement then should I stick with B+D ?

 

[Myfordman]

Why not repair it? keep it out of landfill eh?

 

[MARK.B.]

No right or wrong answer but if it was mine i would at least have a peek under the covers could be a easy fix

 

[gcusick]

How much smoke came out?

 

[stuckinthemud]

None, no smoke, just stopped. Suspect the brushes are worn away

 

[Sachakins]

Always have a look at repair first, often it's just a couple of quid for brushes or a thermal fuse that's gone.
If it can't be repaired, at least you've tried not to add it to the landfill.

 

[NormanB]

My attitude to this binary question is - if it’s broke - I can’t break it twice attempting to repair.

 

[Stevebod]

..as above, probably brushes, have a google and see if you can replace them?