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07-29-2018, 05:51 PM
(This post was last modified: 07-29-2018, 05:52 PM by TDKPE.)
Five bucks says it's the power switch on the motor. They have a reputation for letting go. Open the switch box, and check for continuity (unplugged, of course) when in the 'on' position. Or for line voltage if plugged in, but I assume you're not comfortable with working on live electrics.
Another option would be to bypass the switch temporarily and plug it in to see if it starts.
But I'm still betting on the switch being bad.
Edit: Mine still works after all these years, but the switch stays on and I control it with a remote switch, since my blower is on top of my cyclone, up in the joists.
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(07-29-2018, 05:20 PM)Scott Jashinski Wrote: My Harbour Freight dust collector just died. I have had it for maybe 10 years but it was used only lightly since I have not been doing much in the last 4 years. I recently started back and it was running the other day and just stopped. I have checked to make sure nothing was lodged, etc. the blades spin freely so I am stumped. I have limited electrical experience so I am trying to decide if I find a small electric engine repair person or just buy a whole new unit.
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Did you check the plug to see if there is power? May have tripped a breaker
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I need to google the other suggestions but this one I understood and the first thing I checked.
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Sounds like the verdict is to repair.
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I have had my HF 2HP DC for going on 15 years now. I'm on my 2nd switch and 3rd el cheapo remote. Both the switch and remotes are cheap fixes so definitely a repair is in order.