If you were wondering why that happened, it's because it's a motor which uses brushes on a commutator in order to change the direction of current as the motor is running in so that the current flows through the right loops so it continues to turn due to the electromagnetic fields. Usually the brushes won't spark because the brushes are touching the commutators well, but as they wear down, the electricity has to jump, causing a spark. This can be fixed by replacing the brushes. Now you know ;)
@therealciaran54 I know how a universal motor works. I think the armature was partially shorted because it was only arcing between 2 of the commutator bars, the rest were fine
@johndeere211 well the motor was sitting outside in the snow all winter so it's seized, but i'm gonna try to free it up and see if it runs again, and make a vid :D
We have a Sears leaf blower from the late '80s. We've had to replace the brushes and the on/off switch several times now, but otherwise the motor is still good.
If you were wondering why that happened, it's because it's a motor which uses brushes on a commutator in order to change the direction of current as the motor is running in so that the current flows through the right loops so it continues to turn due to the electromagnetic fields. Usually the brushes won't spark because the brushes are touching the commutators well, but as they wear down, the electricity has to jump, causing a spark. This can be fixed by replacing the brushes. Now you know ;)
therealciaran54 8 months ago
@therealciaran54 I know how a universal motor works. I think the armature was partially shorted because it was only arcing between 2 of the commutator bars, the rest were fine
ControlledExplosions 8 months ago
You're telling me that I just gave up 4 minutes of my life to "NOT!" see a leaf blower explode? WtF...
toysareme123 9 months ago
@toysareme123 the title says (almost)...
ControlledExplosions 9 months ago
did it fail yet?
johndeere211 1 year ago
@johndeere211 well the motor was sitting outside in the snow all winter so it's seized, but i'm gonna try to free it up and see if it runs again, and make a vid :D
coolbluelights 1 year ago
did ya fix it?
wheely132 1 year ago
nope, the armature is screwed
coolbluelights 1 year ago
ohh thats bad
wheely132 1 year ago
Was it a Toro Leaf Blower?
RRRMMM1111 2 years ago
yes
coolbluelights 2 years ago
It's time for a gas blower !!. For your big yard I would reccomend a back pack leaf blower !!
1972FordF150 2 years ago
all that little motor needs is some TLC...
and maybe some new brushes.
cheetawolf 2 years ago
i dunno bout yuo but i think that electric leaf blower could use some gas ;)
808moparskate 2 years ago 2
I hate to say this, but its time for a new gas blower.
craig1974 2 years ago
I seen that before; when I used to work in the cabinet shop, all the sanders did that.
And I have an electric drill that's been doing that since it was new.
but your leaf blower looks like it's ready to kick the bucket. I suggest running it on 220V and seeing what it does LOL
wilkes85 2 years ago
yeah it's normal for those types of motors to spark a little, but not this much, part 2 is coming soon^^
coolbluelights 2 years ago
ooooooooo, preeeety lightsssssss. lmao
Chevypickups1993 2 years ago
microwave it :P for some extra sparking action
daewooparts 2 years ago
OOPS! at school we have a lathe which does that... but there's a lot left on the brushes still.
krankiev 2 years ago
RUN HER TILL SHE DIES LOL
swabbster3 2 years ago
i had one of those this year it blew up R.I.P
1987murray1 2 years ago
thats not even that bad due my drills have those sparks! but they still work perfectly does it work?
pimpinpenz 2 years ago
it's slowing way down and smoking, that's not normal
ControlledExplosions 2 years ago
true
pimpinpenz 2 years ago
Hope you can fix it. The close-ups of the sparks looked like a Si-Fi movie. Pretty neat.
AllAmericanFiveRadio 2 years ago
LOL scary O_O
MrMoterKid 2 years ago
We have a Sears leaf blower from the late '80s. We've had to replace the brushes and the on/off switch several times now, but otherwise the motor is still good.
vwestlife 2 years ago
sears runs forever. my dad has a craftsman tiller it still runs and its 18 years old
dnave21 2 years ago
what you should do is turn it on, and from a safe distance, shoot starting fluid into it!!!!!! LMAO!! That would make ONE HELLUVA SHOW!
Awesome man!!
mbyr31 2 years ago
cool. id say its your aperture is stuffed and shorting the windings. no new brushes for you.lmao
V8Jagnut 2 years ago
looks like you're right! stay tuned ;)
ControlledExplosions 2 years ago