Recent content by snagglepuss27

If you have access to a voltmeter (DVM) try this: The connector block on the motor has 8 terminals. Each outter terminal doesn't seem to be connected anywhere on my model but I did a resistance check between all the other terminals and got: Between 2 & 3 about 60 ohms between 4 & 5 about...

Fixed it by following the directions on this website (changing brushes). Recommended changes are however: 1. ONLY use genuine parts 2. The back does NOT come off the model I have but managed to get access by turning it on its side and removing the panel 3. I fitted the brushes without having...

Thanks for the quick and helpful response guys! Yes in two banks. Understand the issues with LEDs. Spoke to a guy in a lighting shop who recommended Hamilton 12V light fittings, 400W dimmer, and one transformer for 2 lights. As I want to put them in two rows of three that will actually...

Indeed that old chestnut! I have a new room (garage conversion) and intend to fit 10 GU10 halogens in two rows of 5. So I'd need a 2 gang switch I would imagine. Ideally I'd like to control each row of 5 with a dimmer switch. So the question is what dimmer switch do I need? Would 250W...