From bruce@ashbysolutions.com Sun Oct 22 11:53:38 2006
Subject:Re: Speakeasy replacement motors

Hi Ryan,

I can't comment on the Speakeasy motors, but 40 seconds ramp time? My well-tuned 145 -- in single speed mode -- takes about 15 seconds up and 20-22 seconds down. I've always considered that to be pretty standard. The only way to extend that time is to loosen the belt all the way, which is probably both rough on the system and asking for jumping the track.

Just my $0.02 ...

Regards,

-BW

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Bruce Wahler
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At 01:21 PM 10/22/2006 -0500, you wrote:
>With the continuing discussion on another Speakeasy product, I figure
>I'd make a contribution on one of their other products. You've probably
>read about my recent troubles with the lower motor in my new Leslie.
>After quite a bit of discussion on here and HamTech, I think the only
>possible cause for my problems is the bearings in the motor are starting
>to wear. Sometimes the motor will bring the motor up to speed, but most
>of the time, it never gets that far. The coast down time is still too
>fast. What I'm looking for is about 40 seconds ramp up time and 30 to 40
>seconds coasting time. The lower motor in my 44W can do this without a
>problem and still hit full speed, but no such luck with the motor in my
>142. I've done everything I can do and still no success. Since I really
>don't feel the need to have a slow motor running on the lower rotor, I'd
>like to try out one of Speakeasy's replacement motors. I believe I read
>somewhere that these motors do not require any sort of period oiling?
>Someone correct me if I'm wrong. I'd just like to get some feedback from
>people who have used these motors. Will using one of these motors solve
>the problem I'm having with my current motor?
>
>--
>Ryan

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