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Michael A. Terrell Michael A. Terrell is offline
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Default Looking for a hard felt washer 1/2" x 1" x 1/8"


Christopher Tidy wrote:

Ken Sterling wrote:
rHi folks,

I am repairing an electric motor for a friend. The centrifugal switch is
broken. It needs a replacement felt washer as the original has worn
down. It needs to be a hard felt washer (not the kind which is rubber
mixed with felt) with dimensions 1/2" (hole) by 1" (overall diameter) by
1/8" (thickness). Anyone know of a source? I can send money by PayPal if
anyone has one they're willing to sell.

Many thanks,

Chris Tidy


Chris,
I would rip out all the centrifugal stuff and install a sinpac switch
in its place... the centrifugal parts will just be a problem again in
the future....
OTOH, why does it have to be felt - why not some kind of plastic, as
that would last longer. It just has to activate the switch, right?
Ken.


Another guy recommended the same thing. I'd prefer not to. I prefer the
mechanical switch. And those electronic switches are costly.



This might be silly, but is there a motor shop in your area? Is it
availble from the motor's OEM?


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