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Darren O

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Powerflight Vac Motor
« on: November 04, 2011, 05:24:13 pm »
One of my vac motors went on my 1350 today Amtech are wanting £166+vat for a new one does anybody know any cheaper cheers Darren.
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AJB

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Re: Powerflight Vac Motor
« Reply #1 on: November 04, 2011, 05:41:07 pm »
I'm wondering about trying here.

http://www.ncsonline.co.uk/57_HP_Lamb_Vacuum_Motor_3_Stage

Just waiting to hear about them.

Obviously they list flanged motors only, so just like the old days
removing the flange ::)
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Darren O

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Re: Powerflight Vac Motor
« Reply #2 on: November 04, 2011, 05:53:12 pm »
AJB will they fit it  what happened to the Imperial vacs Amtech used to sell and it will be my local Prochem dealer that will be fitting it
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AJB

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Re: Powerflight Vac Motor
« Reply #3 on: November 04, 2011, 06:06:47 pm »
These are the motors i switched to 18 months ago.
I had to make a bracket as they are 3 point fitting as
opposed to 2 point.
Lamb ametek bought Imperial Motors out.
Ametech now fit these as standard equipment, they sell
a bracket kit, which looks just like mine.

http://www.amtechuk.co.uk/shop/vacuum-parts-cid-89-1.html

The motors listed have the flange so you will need to remove it.
I used to buy from Accesory planet off Ebay but he's got none
at the moment.
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Darren O

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Re: Powerflight Vac Motor
« Reply #4 on: November 04, 2011, 06:53:35 pm »
AJB so i could buy a vac from ncsonline but i would still  have to buy a bracket kit as well from Amtech to fit it would i still need the braket kit if i brought the vac from Amtech seems a lot of hastle to buy a vac. Cheers Darren
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john martin

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Re: Powerflight Vac Motor
« Reply #5 on: November 04, 2011, 07:24:51 pm »
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Darren O

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Re: Powerflight Vac Motor
« Reply #6 on: November 04, 2011, 07:35:17 pm »
Cheers John
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robert meldrum

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Re: Powerflight Vac Motor
« Reply #7 on: November 04, 2011, 08:35:52 pm »
the photo on ebay is not an Amtech motor .......the visible difference is in the securing bracket / flsnge which is black plastic on the advert. The motor on the box does look like an Amtech one.

I have just had a similar one as the advertised one go on a Prochem machine I aquired recently and was told the motor concerned had just been fitted.

Sparking like a welder in spite of having loads of brush length.
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Tony Rowley

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Re: Powerflight Vac Motor
« Reply #8 on: November 04, 2011, 08:40:42 pm »
I bought one of those motors from spares to go, it lasted 6 minutes before burning out, i called them and they did send a replacement the next day, that lasted 6 weeks before blowing in a customers house, fusing the machine and causing the smoke alarm to go off!!!

To be fair to them after the second one blew they offered me a full refund and also paid for the motors to be returned to them.

Maybe it was a bad batch!!

Tony
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robert meldrum

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Re: Powerflight Vac Motor
« Reply #9 on: November 04, 2011, 09:13:28 pm »
Badly made batch from ??????????????????
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Tony Rowley

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Re: Powerflight Vac Motor
« Reply #10 on: November 04, 2011, 09:32:55 pm »
Dont know Robert, China?, India? America? Europe? was just saying that it could have been a bad lot when i purchased one 4 months ago, given that they gave up a full refund so easily maybe they had other similar complaints. Not to say that if they are selling them now that you or anyone else would have the same problems.

Didnt realise that giving out information and trying to be unbiased in the process meant i would have to justify myself!!!

Hope your happy with that robert!!!

Tony

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john martin

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Re: Powerflight Vac Motor
« Reply #11 on: November 04, 2011, 09:42:37 pm »
Quote from: robert meldrum on November 04, 2011, 08:35:52 pm
the photo on ebay is not an Amtech motor .......the visible difference is in the securing bracket / flsnge which is black plastic on the advert. The motor on the box does look like an Amtech one.

I have just had a similar one as the advertised one go on a Prochem machine I aquired recently and was told the motor concerned had just been fitted.

Sparking like a welder in spite of having loads of brush length.

Yes ...  no they not the same but the one on the box is what i was sent when i ordered from that e-bay link  ... i got four of them the same ..

So .. did i get lucky and ametek insted of another brand they stock ?
I dont know ...
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robert meldrum

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Re: Powerflight Vac Motor
« Reply #12 on: November 04, 2011, 09:53:20 pm »
Didnt realise that giving out information and trying to be unbiased in the process meant i would have to justify myself!!!



You've confused me there Tony .....
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Tony Rowley

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Re: Powerflight Vac Motor
« Reply #13 on: November 04, 2011, 09:57:46 pm »
Badly made batch
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AJB

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Re: Powerflight Vac Motor
« Reply #14 on: November 04, 2011, 11:41:32 pm »
I had 2 of those motors before. Very strong  pull
VERY short life.
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john martin

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Re: Powerflight Vac Motor
« Reply #15 on: November 05, 2011, 12:05:51 am »
which ones were those ?   as in what did they look like
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Thackley Cleaning Services

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Re: Powerflight Vac Motor
« Reply #16 on: November 05, 2011, 09:48:10 am »
I thought the price from amtech was steep too but then you also need a bracket and a gasket.  the overall price including vat was over £200.

but the new 5.7" high suction motor is quality and worth every penny. 
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AJB

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Re: Powerflight Vac Motor
« Reply #17 on: November 05, 2011, 06:27:44 pm »
The Amtech motors are the Lamb 117123-13
that i used to get from Accesory planet.
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Terry_Burrows

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Re: Powerflight Vac Motor
« Reply #18 on: November 07, 2011, 09:58:13 pm »
 ;D just to add spice to this, my powerflite vac blew up just after 6 months from new! repaired not under the warranty! they find water in the vac always, its a machine factory fault, not that they admit it, ::) all the carpet cleaning machine makers are like the mafia,they stick together,,, omg did I say that ::) ::) :-X
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Jim_77

Re: Powerflight Vac Motor
« Reply #19 on: November 08, 2011, 01:15:32 am »
Perfect illustration of complete lunacy going on here.

Question:  been quoted a fair price for a quality vac motor that will last ages if treated correctly - where can I find a cheaper one?

Answer:  you can get cheap ones here but they're rubbish and will blow up

Ooohhh I'll shop around till I find the cheapest please!!

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