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1st Aug 2018, 11:06 PM #16Mechanical Butcher
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1st Aug 2018, 11:16 PM #17Diamond Member
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You may need a Megger to test an armature properly.
Measure resistance between adjacent segments with a DVM ( R all the same ) AND wrap some copper wire around the commutator and Megger between the Comm and the shaft. ( infinity, if low you have a short to earth. )
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2nd Aug 2018, 12:27 AM #18Mechanical Butcher
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I don't have a Megger, but good to know the method, thanks.
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