adam28 Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 Hello guys Dont know if anyone has had this problem with there blitz before and maybe able to help. Its the HPC 1200 CMB. Its an US version which is 115v but has a transformer on it converting the 230v to 115v The problem im having is that the motor is getting extremly hot near untouchable, and then the blitz switchs itself off, i guess due to overheating. I dont really want to use it as im sure the motor will end up dying. I checked the transformer and all seems fine, and there is a fuse in it which will blow if there is to much current so the blitz will not get damaged. Very greatful for any help. Cheers Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auto Key Wizard Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 When I purchased my Blitz (from UK supplier) the motor (220v) did the same as you describe, I spoke with David at HPC World Illinois, who shipped a 240v motor to me & problem solved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam28 Posted July 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 When I purchased my Blitz (from UK supplier) the motor (220v) did the same as you describe,I spoke with David at HPC World Illinois, who shipped a 240v motor to me & problem solved. Thanks for you reply mate. Hmmm i guessing the transformer could be the problem now. Thanks Again Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auto Key Wizard Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 Just checked, they shipped another transformer aswell for good measure...I just fitted both items & all was good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam28 Posted July 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 Why did you need the transformer as you bought from UK ? I need to find out exactly what tranformer need to convert my US model to UK. Cheers mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auto Key Wizard Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 Why did you need the transformer as you bought from UK ? I think it was the capacitor & not transformer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam28 Posted July 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 Why did you need the transformer as you bought from UK ? I think it was the capacitor & not transformer. Ok mate no probs. You wouldnt happen to know where i can get the correct transformer from ? Cheers Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Friend Posted July 27, 2010 Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 You need to check the cycles as well as the voltage, Not sure what that means but I bought some wood working kit from the USA and I bought a stepdown transformer, but we use 60 cycles and they use 50 or something like that - I can wire a house but no idea on the maths Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam28 Posted July 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 You need to check the cycles as well as the voltage, Not sure what that means but I bought some wood working kit from the USA and I bought a stepdown transformer, but we use 60 cycles and they use 50 or something like that - I can wire a house but no idea on the maths Thanks alot for your input mick, much appreciated. Regards Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam28 Posted July 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 This is the transformer i have attached. Which i think is causing the problem. Can anyone confirm i need different type Type SAT 300 300VA 50-60Hz Input 230v 1.34A Output 115v 2.6A 2.5AT I have emailed HPC but they dont reply. Regards Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam28 Posted July 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 I have just looked on the actual Blitz and it says this. Volts 115 Amps 3.5 Hz 50-60 RPM 3200 So the output of the transformer is 2.6amp but the blitz is 3.5 amp. So is this my problem transformer is not giving enough amps? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Friend Posted July 27, 2010 Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 surely that would overheat the transformer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam28 Posted July 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 Do you mean over heat the Blitz motor? Not sure what you mean about over heating the transformer, this is just converting the 230v to 115v Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Friend Posted July 27, 2010 Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 but if the motor need 3.5amps and the transformer cant deliver it in my mind the transofrmer would run at the top end and the motor would be slowed down, but then maybe if its slower and the cooling fan is not working - sh*t if I know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam28 Posted July 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 Yep i think your right mate. The blitz is 3.5amp and 115v so 115 x 3.5 = 402 watts My transformer is 300w(not enough) it seems i need a 500w one then problem solved i hope... Cheers mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auto Key Wizard Posted July 27, 2010 Report Share Posted July 27, 2010 I have a (new) spare UK spec motor & still have the original motor that the Blitz came with, Wonder if that would be your best move to swap out the motor? PM me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam28 Posted July 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2010 I have a (new) spare UK spec motor & still have the original motor that the Blitz came with,Wonder if that would be your best move to swap out the motor? PM me... PM sent mate Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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