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How to / DIY => Generators => Topic started by: davesiegler on July 24, 2020, 07:22:31 PM

Title: shot slip rings
Post by: davesiegler on July 24, 2020, 07:22:31 PM

gee, i just noticed the slip rings on my st head are severely worn given the hours on it. when i bought it i aligned the brushes (4) and all seemed well but i didnt notice the composition of the brushes.
It seems the brushes are made from aluminum oxide and pot metal. HA.
I think some carbon style brushes would be fine. anyone agree?

Title: Re: shot slip rings
Post by: oldgoat on July 27, 2020, 06:05:53 AM

sounds like the brushes are too hard.   http://www.cortela.com.au/product.asp?id=55  this gives a bit of a story about them.

Title: Re: shot slip rings
Post by: tiger on July 28, 2020, 02:42:25 AM

new slip ring assy's on amazon measure shaft diameter carefully. mine came from GA USA I think