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Thanks fido. After I put the spare brushes on which I had there was no sparking at all. I shall monitor it and post progress if anybody is interested.

I have now spoken to the supplier of the brushes who say it is the armature in the motor which damaged the brushes and I either need a new motor or a recon. As I had some spare brushes I have put these on and shall see if the same thing happens again. If it does I shall conclude that the...

Hotpoint Aquarius 1200 WM62, 6 years old. The drum stopped turning and there was a feint electrical burning smell. Brushes fine as replaced 2 months ago. Any ideas and is it DIY? p.s. I have just tried turning the drum and it does not seem that the belt has come off. Have now investigated...