Electrical problem on md65 lathe

[Ian Roberts 1Participant @ianroberts1]

[Ian Roberts 1Participant @ianroberts1]

Hi i am Ian .I am aclock restorer with an md65 hobbymat lathe as well as a watchmakers lathe .My problem is that one relay has burn out on the MD 65 does anyone know where to get a replacement .They are blue and about 1.250 square and about .625 thick. I believe they are double poll double throw . My knowledge of electronics is very limited so any help and advice would be appreciated .

[Michael GilliganParticipant @michaelgilligan61133]

Ian,

First … Welcome Aboard !!

Now: You might find this recent thread of interest

MichaelG.

[John RuddParticipant @johnrudd16576]

Ian,

Pictures of the offending item might help identify the relay especially if it has any numbers printed on it….

[Ian Roberts 1Participant @ianroberts1]

Ian Roberts 1.Thank you for your kind replies I have seen the thread and tried it with no luck .The relay has printed on it GBR 40 1-11.240 The coil in the relay is OK but the contacts above have melted. Sorry can't send photo haven't a clue how

[Martin WParticipant @martinw]

Hi Ian

There is a description of 40 series relays that have a similar numbering system here. It may be a point to start to see if you can identify the correct unit. A good source of components that I use is CPC which come under the Farnell group.

Hope this helps.

Martin

Edit: Do you know why the contacts have melted, is it down to old age or something more serious?

Edited By Martin W on 15/05/2016 13:14:21

[Ian Roberts 1Participant @ianroberts1]

Hi. Thanks Martin

[Ian Roberts 1Participant @ianroberts1]

Hi . Thanks Martin for the information about the relays.I will try and get some from where you suggested.If they work. I shall let anyone else with an md65 know what they are. As to why they melted it is probably old age as I bought it in1990 never had a problem till now. One or two of my bits and pieces are in much the same state. ian

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