Title: Cavalier fe-6
Post by: on July 14, 2005, 11:20:10 am
I have a Cavalier FE-6 which is a wet-box with a very cool "waterfall" feature, created by the circulator motor lifting the water over the cooling coils and out through an opening in the stainless steel shroud.
However, the waterfall is no longer working properly. The circulator motor seems to be working fine, but I think the problem may be related to corrosion on the screw and base plate at the bottom of the impeller shaft, so that it doesn't spin fast enough. Any ideas how I can replace those parts? Any other suggestions would be much appreciated.
Thanks in advance
However, the waterfall is no longer working properly. The circulator motor seems to be working fine, but I think the problem may be related to corrosion on the screw and base plate at the bottom of the impeller shaft, so that it doesn't spin fast enough. Any ideas how I can replace those parts? Any other suggestions would be much appreciated.
Thanks in advance
Title: Cavalier fe-6
Post by: Creighton on July 14, 2005, 02:38:15 pm
Hello mpn237,
Welcome to the board. You could try cleaning the corrosion of with a wire wheel on a drill and see if that helps. There have been a few posts on these type of machines. Just use the search button. I believe Graingers have some parts. Others here know more.
Creighton
Welcome to the board. You could try cleaning the corrosion of with a wire wheel on a drill and see if that helps. There have been a few posts on these type of machines. Just use the search button. I believe Graingers have some parts. Others here know more.
Creighton
Title: Cavalier fe-6
Post by: 90grad on July 15, 2005, 05:15:31 am
You can get the whole shebang (motor and all) from The Soda Jerk Works and maybe Funtronics.
Title: Cavalier fe-6
Post by: on August 31, 2005, 04:30:56 pm
Well, I have an update to this problem.
I found a machinist who replaced the corroded set screw and base with a nice smooth stainless steel set.
However, it still doesn't work. The circulator motor cuts out after running for about ten minutes. Even when it is running, it doesn't seem to be spinning fast enough to create the waterfall.
I would appreciate if any one can tell me what the HP and RPM that circulator motor is and where I can find a replacement?
Thanks very much for any help.
I found a machinist who replaced the corroded set screw and base with a nice smooth stainless steel set.
However, it still doesn't work. The circulator motor cuts out after running for about ten minutes. Even when it is running, it doesn't seem to be spinning fast enough to create the waterfall.
I would appreciate if any one can tell me what the HP and RPM that circulator motor is and where I can find a replacement?
Thanks very much for any help.