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Matt: Replacing Dishwasher Circulation Pump Bearings without buying a whole new unit

nospam@example.com (Matt) — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 19:42:21 -0500

I really appreciate this post! Although the size wasn't stamped on the side of my bearings, it was the standard skateboard size that I could pick up at the local Zumiez. Thanks a bunch!

Admin: Getting your refrigerator to run without a start relay while you wait for the part

nospam@example.com (Admin) — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 09:19:18 -0400

Thanks for that, Rick, that makes sense.

It may also be worth pointing out that nowadays most digital multimeters have a capacitor test function.

Rick: Getting your refrigerator to run without a start relay while you wait for the part

nospam@example.com (Rick) — Sun, 01 Oct 2023 22:51:23 -0400

Hi, I (an electrical engineer) wanted to point out that you CAN NOT charge a capacitor with 110AC, or any AC for that matter. You have to use DC.

You might be able to use a 9V battery. (I haven’t actually tried this to verify).

Put your multimeter on Volts. Connect it to the capacitor pins (either way, it doesn’t matter). The meter should read 0V (or very close to it) at this point.

Touch the 9V battery to the pins (again, either way, it doesn’t matter).

With the battery connected, the voltage should very quickly go to 9V (or -9V). Disconnect the battery, and it should decay kind of slowly back to zero (how quickly will depend on your meter).

Tom: Replacing batteries in a Philips Norelco T980 Turbo Vacuum Trimmer

nospam@example.com (Tom) — Sat, 24 Jun 2023 08:39:58 -0400

Coming back to give an update to the repair I did back in June of 2021. The trimmer is still going, I still have to press the ON-Off twice for the trimmer to turn on, also the turbo mode runs fine. No other issues to report, so again, thanks for the tips and instructions.

Mike: Replacing batteries in a Philips Norelco T980 Turbo Vacuum Trimmer

nospam@example.com (Mike) — Tue, 14 Feb 2023 16:19:35 -0500

I got the batteries re-soldered, installed and almost everything assembled. The two pesky springs, the two steel pins and the T-shaped pin are still looking for a home. I saw one of the comments regarding their home location but couldn't seem to get a grasp on where they actually go. Appreciate any assistance.

Rick: Replacing Dishwasher Circulation Pump Bearings without buying a whole new unit

nospam@example.com (Rick) — Wed, 04 Jan 2023 20:58:49 -0500

Well, first Happy New Year everybody ! Would like to thank Admin for this post because my dishwasher started to make an annoying grinding noise and was going worst and worst. I checked everywhere at the drain pump and under the drain screen where is the chopper blade . . . nothing there . . . nada ! A friend of mine told me that these motor were sealed and doesn't worth to spend times trying to repair it! I'm a DIY'ER and hate to quit at the first obstacle! I continued my research and when i saw your pics, i jumped in the kitchen right away and began to work on it and like Chris after 1 1/2 hr the job was done, didn't need my puller very easy pull had 2 x 608z on hand and silence like when it was new !!! My first idea was to buy a new motor ( $$$ ) but they're not cheap with the exchange and shipping . . . save a few hundred bucks! Watched a lot of videos like Admin but nothing about replacing the worn bearings on the oem motor . . . guess why ?????

Peter: Replacing Dishwasher Circulation Pump Bearings without buying a whole new unit

nospam@example.com (Peter) — Thu, 23 Jun 2022 00:35:30 -0400

Had the same exact issue. Bought a 2 year old Samsung dishwasher on Market place and with installed was very noisy. Replacing my pool pump bearings in the past, the noise was familiar. Took the circulation motor off and saw the bearing was bad and rusted. Ordered new bearing to replace and it should fix the problem. I am scratching my head a bit because the bearing was rusted. I don't see any leaking, but could have been condensation build up of some sort. Thanks for sharing this write up!

Admin: Replacing Dishwasher Circulation Pump Bearings without buying a whole new unit

nospam@example.com (Admin) — Thu, 05 May 2022 10:57:20 -0400

Thanks for writing that up. I recall expecting that I'd need to use a gear puller and being pleasantly surprised when the bearing came off easily. Mine didn't have a shaft leak, so it didn't seize onto it.

Jeremy: Replacing Dishwasher Circulation Pump Bearings without buying a whole new unit

nospam@example.com (Jeremy) — Thu, 05 May 2022 10:29:45 -0400

I had this very same issue. I lazily bought a "new" unit off Amazon and I'm positive the one I got was a return and suffered the same issue of persistent high pitched noise.

Found this thread and decided to give it a shot.

Unlike OP, I wasn't able to use a pair of vise grips and had to use some gear pullers. Got a 4" set of gear pullers and ground down the jaws to fit within the metal posts where the bearings were sitting. On both units, the bearings were pretty stuck even with a dose of pb blaster.

Hope this helps someone else. Gear pullers made the job easier for me.

AdamP: Getting your refrigerator to run without a start relay while you wait for the part

nospam@example.com (AdamP) — Sun, 23 Jan 2022 22:11:59 -0500

Thank you for the write up, and thank you to RonK for sharing the idea about opening up the busted start relay and using the two biggest pieces as a temporary fix while waiting for the replacement. So far the temporary fix is working perfectly!

Akron Brad: Replacing batteries in a Philips Norelco T980 Turbo Vacuum Trimmer

nospam@example.com (Akron Brad) — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 11:23:08 -0500

Unfortunately, after I broke the batter connection, removed the battery tray, and reassembled the trimmer, I plugged in the power cord, and nothing happened. No green lights, no motor function. It was fun working on it. Thanks everyone for your advice. It was definitely worth a try.

Admin: Replacing batteries in a Philips Norelco T980 Turbo Vacuum Trimmer

nospam@example.com (Admin) — Fri, 24 Dec 2021 14:44:02 -0500

If you are comfortable foregoing battery operation, it should be safe to simply cut off the battery tray wires and discard the whole tray. If you want to play it safe, you can first break the battery connection and see if it still operates to your satisfaction while plugged in. If it does, you can trash the battery tray. The easiest way to break the battery connection is to cut the tab connecting the two, at the end that popped up. This will take the batteries out of the circuit.

Akron Brad: Replacing batteries in a Philips Norelco T980 Turbo Vacuum Trimmer

nospam@example.com (Akron Brad) — Fri, 24 Dec 2021 14:05:39 -0500

Love my T980 Trimmer. It is the total package all in one. I've had all of the issues described. Finally, yesterday it stopped working & lighting up. I want to save it. I have the side panels off and pulled out the battery's holder. One end of the batteries popped up out of the holder, but the other terminals are attached by soldered wires. What is meant by, According to Tom, all have to due is put it back together after unsoldering the batteries?

Can I simply snip the solder connections? What is my next step? Thanks to All & Happy Holidays!!

Humboldt LG: Replacing batteries in a Philips Norelco T980 Turbo Vacuum Trimmer

nospam@example.com (Humboldt LG) — Sat, 30 Oct 2021 05:30:16 -0400

Hey man - I just did this in Sept. '21 & it totally works. I bought batteries just in case but didn't even bother with them. I've had to use it plugged in for years anyway before it completely died, & I'd rather have full power all the time. This trimmer is so much better than the new ones available today & I'm so glad it's back in action! Thanks to Original Post