DIY Swirler Stein

[miwoodar]

dngspot - that sucks. I never had that problem. Maybe I was lucky? These motors definitely have gobs of torque. It sounds like the grease will help. What kind of plexi are you using for the arms? Cast? Extruded?

Andy - You have a way with words.

rfd515 - I don't think you can add a dimmer switch to AC motors like these. I don't recall why but I'm pretty sure it's true.

 

[dngspot]

I got the stuff from a surplus store. I could not tell you what the acrylic is.

 

[miwoodar]

The stuff I used on my original SS's was 1/4" cast. I'm now using 3/8" cast because that is what I had on hand. I *think* cast would be superior to extruded for a situation like this. None-the-less, I'm glad you have been able to solve the problem.

 

[adamblackburn22]

Does anyone have a link to 2 of these motors forsale? Thanks

 

[dngspot]

Look on eBay and search for microwave turn table motor.

 

[james3370]

so what would somebody charge to build me one???

i want to mount it in the center of my tank, so near 180-degree rotation would be desired. also would want the downtube to be hollow so i can run the cord for the pump thru it.

so, anybody wanna build me one???

 

[Joshsmit56001]

After hours of searching on the internet for the cheapest motor I could find I came across a fridgidaire replacement turntable motor for $10.66 each. I couldn't find anything much cheaper beside a person on ebay who only had 1 available. Everyone is going to love me now!

https://www.appliancepartspros.com/part_details.aspx?part_id=3866711&pn_=5304448488

Thanks,
Josh

 

[Joshsmit56001]

After hours of searching on the internet for the cheapest motor I could find I came across a fridgidaire replacement turntable motor for $10.66 each. I couldn't find anything much cheaper beside a person on ebay who only had 1 available. Everyone is going to love me now!

https://www.appliancepartspros.com/part_details.aspx?part_id=3866711&pn_=5304448488

Thanks,
Josh

 

[Joshsmit56001]

Sorry about the double post. Didn't go through I thought.

 

[dngspot]

http://cgi.ebay.com/5304448488-Micr...es_Cooking_Appliances?_trksid=p3286.m20.l1116
This guy is constantly offering these motors. I think he likes to put up 2 at a time for some reason. If you contact him, he might send you more than one, if that is what you need.

 

[adamblackburn22]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13728480#post13728480 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by dngspot
http://cgi.ebay.com/5304448488-Micr...es_Cooking_Appliances?_trksid=p3286.m20.l1116
This guy is constantly offering these motors. I think he likes to put up 2 at a time for some reason. If you contact him, he mi

There was 3 up today before I bought mine! I got 2 of them. The only sorry part was I had to may a little more in shipping for the other motor instead of a flat rate of 6.20. O well. Also got the powerheads/mods,4x4x2 box and the tie end rods. Everything will probably show up by Sat. Can't wait! Everyone get ready for my questions!

 

[Joshsmit56001]

The shipping was only $4.95 from appliancepartspros.com

 

[adamblackburn22]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13730235#post13730235 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Joshsmit56001
The shipping was only $4.95 from appliancepartspros.com

Not to California it was 6.95. Came out to 30.03 for 2 motors.

 

[Joshsmit56001]

Too bad for Californians, the rest of the states $26.27 for 2 motors.

 

[adamblackburn22]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13731263#post13731263 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Joshsmit56001
Too bad for Californians, the rest of the states $26.27 for 2 motors.

Yeah to bad for us.

 

[dngspot]

Yep, today very happy, tomorrow very broke.

 

[adamblackburn22]

Just got my Maxi mods in today. Tried them out and WOW. I have a Koralia 4 and 2 seio 1100 and this thing is way more flow. I might have to add the smaller propeller if I can't keep the sand down. I'm amazed at how small and power, not forgetting cheap these pumps are. Well worth the 80 I spent to get them to me! Now I'm waiting on the motors! Man I can't really decide how to mount them! I have a false canopy that I have to take off about twice a week so Mounting them to that would kind of be hell. The back of the tank is open but don't really see an option here. Any Ideas?

 

[miwoodar]

How about mounting them via the method Hmott used on page one or two?

 

[adamblackburn22]

I don't see it? Where?

 

[Aqua Keepers]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13735046#post13735046 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by adamblackburn22
Just got my Maxi mods in today. Tried them out and WOW. I have a Koralia 4 and 2 seio 1100 and this thing is way more flow. I might have to add the smaller propeller if I can't keep the sand down. I'm amazed at how small and power, not forgetting cheap these pumps are. Well worth the 80 I spent to get them to me! Now I'm waiting on the motors! Man I can't really decide how to mount them! I have a false canopy that I have to take off about twice a week so Mounting them to that would kind of be hell. The back of the tank is open but don't really see an option here. Any Ideas?

Try putting the big propeller on the K4. It kills the mj mod