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Hi all. I need to reposition a two wire room stat in an extension which will involve some serious destruction to rewire. I can't position a receiver by the boiler wiring as there are too many walls between the new stat location and the boiler. I'm thinking maybe a battery powered wireless...

Amazing. Our local repair bod had some mid price but not oe brushes in stock which he said he fits and has no problems with. Did as you suggested, cleaned the com and blew everything out, fitted the new set and BINGO, it's right as ninepence. Cheers for your help Zipper. :D

I will try some genuine brushes and report back! Thanks for your help.

No, they where pattern brushes, can they be problematical? I didn't check the com but looking at the dead brushes on my desk they look to be fairly even/smooth.

No, the first sign of the brushes going south was when it packed up. No smells or clues before.

Hi all. My Siemens Extraklasse 1200 was running a treat 'till the brushes wore out. I fitted a new set and it has been fine for a week or two of pretty heavy use but now the motor has started smelling hot, though it runs and sounds ok. The motor case is up around 60 deg c towards the end...