Outlaw Pete 2,224 Posted November 4, 2013 Report Share Posted November 4, 2013 Doing a bit of work, the other day. Drill just sort of lost half its power. I saw some blue sparks inside (That might be normal. But, I'd have thought I'd have noticed it before). Then there was a puff of smoke and, obviously, I stopped! It'd not completely dead though. Trigger it and it turns. But, it's a bit pathetic for a big, strong SDS drill. Does that sound like the Brushes? I understand they can be whipped out and replaced - by someone who knows what the f**k he's doing - while a kettle boils. Appreciate any input. Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paulus 26 Posted November 4, 2013 Report Share Posted November 4, 2013 Doing a bit of work, the other day. Drill just sort of lost half its power. I saw some blue sparks inside (That might be normal. But, I'd have thought I'd have noticed it before). Then there was a puff of smoke and, obviously, I stopped! It'd not completely dead though. Trigger it and it turns. But, it's a bit pathetic for a big, strong SDS drill. Does that sound like the Brushes? I understand they can be whipped out and replaced - by someone who knows what the f**k he's doing - while a kettle boils. Appreciate any input. Thanks. on some drills the brushes can be accessed and replaced without having to strip it down, usually some different colour circles indicates where the access is gained and yes it sounds like they have gone Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Outlaw Pete 2,224 Posted November 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2013 Ooh, goody, goody! Cos I love this drill and no way should it have died yet. Am I not about right in thinking one can buy these brush things? I've seen one, not so long ago. Little sticks of carbon, aren't they? Drill's a Hitachi. It's in the back room at the moment. But, next time I go in there, I'll have a close look at it. Don't know if the manual will say anything about it? Anyway, cheers for the bright news! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mackay 3,471 Posted November 4, 2013 Report Share Posted November 4, 2013 Power tools like most things aren't made to be repaired nowadays, throw away buy new is the norm. So you might find even if you can source brushes and repair it, it's nearly as costly as buying another drill. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paulus 26 Posted November 4, 2013 Report Share Posted November 4, 2013 Ooh, goody, goody! Cos I love this drill and no way should it have died yet. Am I not about right in thinking one can buy these brush things? I've seen one, not so long ago. Little sticks of carbon, aren't they? Drill's a Hitachi. It's in the back room at the moment. But, next time I go in there, I'll have a close look at it. Don't know if the manual will say anything about it? Anyway, cheers for the bright news! you can buy new ones there carbon blocks attached to springs, are you sure theres not a spare set in a little plastic bag in the box Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Outlaw Pete 2,224 Posted November 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2013 Are you sure theres not a spare set in a little plastic bag in the box Unfortunately, not. But, my Hitachi Power saw died in next to no time. Naturally, not best pleased, I took it back to the shop and demanded they have it looked at. F**k me! I'd barely gone out the door when one of the lads came out and called me back in. Turns out it was the brushes. And one of the guys had simply shrugged. Nicked the brushes out of the nearest Hitachi and popped them in! F**kin saw's seen some work since! Not a problem what so ever. I've had a mooch on google too. Brush sets are less than a fiver Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bullmastiff 615 Posted November 4, 2013 Report Share Posted November 4, 2013 Try here: just search for your make then model. It'll give you a technical drawing of your Drill stripped down and all part Nºs for each piece. http://www.powertoolspares.com/ We use them all the time for all our powertool spares. I'm always stripping the bloody things down! Decent delivery and good prices. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
albert64 1,882 Posted November 4, 2013 Report Share Posted November 4, 2013 open up where the brushes are and they'll be worn one way turn them round and your good to go until you find some replacements 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Outlaw Pete 2,224 Posted November 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2013 Cheers, lads. I suspect that's actually the site I was already looking at too! I don't know my exact model number. And it's too far and too cold to go trekking into my work room, now I'm settling with the stove lit. But, I'll check it out tomorrow and shall get it sorted. Great tip about turning the buggers round Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the_stig 6,614 Posted November 4, 2013 Report Share Posted November 4, 2013 (edited) I remember my old man had a b n d drill that made into a saw with a few attachments this was back in the 70s something went wrong with it so he took it apart --in fact into around 50 pieces he stuck it back into its box and asked my unsuspecting uncle to drop it in for repairs --- its not mine its my brothers he said when the fella opened the box -------------they all say that mate Edited November 4, 2013 by the_stig Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Astanley 11,588 Posted November 4, 2013 Report Share Posted November 4, 2013 I had a drill once Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wildling 520 Posted November 4, 2013 Report Share Posted November 4, 2013 It's always worth stripping a decent power tool down now and then to give the thing a good clean out, you'd be surprised at the crap and dust that's inside ! The ammount of times I've had triggers seze up or lock on due to a mixture of grease and dust. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Wxm 1,638 Posted November 4, 2013 Report Share Posted November 4, 2013 I had a drill once ....... The End Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the_stig 6,614 Posted November 4, 2013 Report Share Posted November 4, 2013 I had a drill once aimed at my random post ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Outlaw Pete 2,224 Posted November 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2013 It's always worth stripping a decent power tool down now and then to give the thing a good clean out ..... That's a very commendable sentiment. Wasted Were I not 'Challenged', in so very many ways? I'd adhere to that advice. As it is, I'd end up with practically No f**king appliances within six months Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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