Overheating: I don't mind keeping my hands away from the metal part but is it damaging the motor?
1437918
my product overheated very quickly..couldn't hold it and yet it is a HAND tool!!! Vibrations cause fitting to come loose. Won't even cut through nails or ply wood. It was supposed to make our job easier but instead just made it expensive and frustrating
1043493
It will give you a contact closure when the temperature gets above a set-point. It won't be able to handle the motor current, you'll need an appropriate relay for that, and a low voltage source to power the relay coil.
1689478
This is by design , but please be careful and do not touch the oprating motor without fan , it could harm you !
1352760
The Ambient temperature is the NEMA insulation rating. (40 deg c) also added is the insulation Class. Class B is typical in small motors. With a class B rating the maximum operation temp would be 130 deg C or 266deg F. Also, the motor has a fan on the back of it to cool it. Lastly, the motor in not mounted inside the heating chamber.You will have no problems with this replacement. It worked great for me. See the link for more info on the NEMA ratings: http://www.engineeringtoolbox.com/nema-insulation-classes-d_734.html?v=155&units;=degC
2141751
Listen to the motor on any vacuum when you block 70% of the inlet. That sound you hear is the motor struggling to maintain it's intended speed against the resistance of the constricted airflow. The motor will draw more amperage and run hotter, but it will continue to run. For a short burst now and then I wouldn't expect any damage, but the longer you run a motor "hot" the shorter the lifespan becomes. A used $50 shop vac from Ebay or Craigs List would be a better tool for your 1.5" outlet.
1882170
No problem like this. But, check if the the cable to the far pulley has popped off the pulley and is binding between the pulley side and the metal bracket. I did have this occur when there was no load on cable. It could cause the motor to overload, if the binding is severe.
1162007
I don't know for sure, but I doubt it. I do know that the fan motor has an internal thermal switch which makes it shut down if it gets too hot. So my best guess would be that it is not a good choice for that application, unless the motor is well insulated from the high temperatures.
2133383
I haven't had any overheating problems with the Hot Max welder. I have been using it to repair the body on my truck and it has performed fine so far. The use has been intermittent and at a lower current range for this work. I've been using it with flux wire instead of using the shielding gas and solid wire and the results have been adequate for this work that isn't in a viewable area.
1467304
Yes, just be aware the motor gets hot while in use and may shut itself off until it cools off with extended use.
102470
If you touch the bottom machinery underneath- mine were BURNING HOT after 20 minutes using mine today for the first time. The pedals do not get hot, though, so you just need to make sure you hold it by the white parts. It even says on the directions that it will get hot.. This doesn't interfere with function at all though...
742798
I've used it twice since purchase (about a month or so ago) and have not noticed the metal plate being hot when I changed the different length attachments. I'll pay more attention the next time I use it. Len
849362
When an electrical motor or product is thermally protected it has circuitry that shuts off the motor or device if the workload of the motor exceeds the motor's capacity which could cause it to overheat the circuitry or winding of the motor, thereby causing risk of damage to the motor or device or risk of fire. The thermal protection could also be invoked if the ambient temperature exceeds the safe operating temperature of the device, thereby also causing overheating of the protected components of the motor or device.
794515
No, I don't think so... The motor gets hot after 20s work...then you have to stop for another half an hour to wait for the motor cooled down...
324948
No such problem with mine. Sure you are keeping the handle squeezed? Are you using a 12-3 extension cord? Most are 14-3 wire and if more than 75 feet from house will cause electric motors to overheat. Actually small cords will burn your motor up! This would explain the overheating. As the motor gets hot, the safety inside the motor prevents re-starting until it cools. GET A 12-3 CORD. These are great tillers!
1087133
I bought spare battery, but be careful, motor gest hot on one battery, two in a row might cause damage. I don't use it right away
1801640
I have the model with the additional display module. I does get a bit warm. I called PI and discussed this with a tech. He had me measure the OHM rating of the actuator which employs a copper coil and is basically an electromagnet that is in the solenoid the allows power to pass thru the unit. He indicated the some heat is OK.
1072875
I imagine so since it is used in a wet environment, but I would be concerned that the enclosure for the motor is not truly "weather tight" and exposure to prolonged moisture over time might damage the electrics. Better to ask the mfg.