Angle grinder brand (Not working)

[diogofcr]

How can I find out this angle grinder model/brand? The label has come off so I dont know the model. The grinder is not working and I believe it is the brushes, how can I know what brushes to buy if I dont know the brand or the model? I was able to read something I believe it is "Pa6 ge30"

 

[zx9]

I don't know mate but the colours make me think Hitachi. ?

 

[diogofcr]

I don't know mate but the colours make me think Hitachi. ?

Yeah I think so too, but I dont know the model or what brushes to use

 

[grim_d]

Send the brushes to a brush supplier, they will match them.

The PA6-gf30 is the plastic the body is made from. Nylon, glass fibre reinforced 30%

 

[The_Yellow_Ardvark]

The green looks like a Wicks special.


If it is the brushes measure the square hole and its length.
Bare in mind it could be imperial if American based.
Add the length of distance the spring tensioner pushes into the holder.

Check the switch as well.


Cheep wicks one is the back one.

 

[Kram]

Brushes are cheap. Measure them and ebay, 5 pairs are a couple quid delivered.

 

[gaz1]

I read PA6 gf30

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Carbon-Br...PAG-GF33-PA6-GF35-PA66-Pair-E57-/301259049992

 

[Wozzaaah]

It doesn't look like hitachi, the green is too dark and I'm certain it's not Bosch either.
My guess is it's just a Chinese cheapy.
As said, take them out and see if you can find a pair to match.

 

[winchman]

Just measure the brushes only cheap from Ebay etc, I often cut any I can find to fit

 

[diogofcr]

Thank you everyone, yeah I will try measuring the brushes and go to the hardware store to see if they have them or buy from ebay

 

[Hitch]

Im 100% its not Hitachi. looks like Parkside or some cheapo brand....

 

[diogofcr]

I wish the label didnt come out so we could solve this mistery :P

 

[diogofcr]

I found the manual of the grinder, apparently it is a "Workbull HS115" probably a cheap chinese machine, and luckily enough a pair of extra brushes, yay

 

[The_Yellow_Ardvark]

I found the manual of the grinder, apparently it is a "Workbull HS115" probably a cheap chinese machine, and luckily enough a pair of extra brushes, yay

Quick measure them and record the details.
Then, when the go again you are prepared to order new ones from e bay, next week.

 

[diogofcr]

Yeah I did, it is 5.32mmx6.30mmx9.45mm, its odd measures, I couldnt find any website who sold those.

 

[brightspark]

buy some slightly bigger and rub them down on emery cloth

 

[diogofcr]

buy some slightly bigger and rub them down on emery cloth

Ty

 

[Kram]

If those are the existing brushes they look fine to me, length seems they have not worn much. The spring looks good, nothing looks discoloured, nothing has got hot. Check the wire is secure on the brush end (always do this on new ones too, often they are loose and should be scrapped!). Clean up the end but I would be looking elsewhere for the problem.

How is the brush holder connected to the power? Often a pita to put back together if its just a tab on a wire, held in by the brush spring.

I got some for my lathe on ebay. wasnt sure which measurement as length and width on the listing, they arrived 2mm bigger in width. I imagine it will be easy, but messy, to make fit.

 

[diogofcr]

If those are the existing brushes they look fine to me, length seems they have not worn much. The spring looks good, nothing looks discoloured, nothing has got hot. Check the wire is secure on the brush end (always do this on new ones too, often they are loose and should be scrapped!). Clean up the end but I would be looking elsewhere for the problem.

How is the brush holder connected to the power? Often a pita to put back together if its just a tab on a wire, held in by the brush spring.

I got some for my lathe on ebay. wasnt sure which measurement as length and width on the listing, they arrived 2mm bigger in width. I imagine it will be easy, but messy, to make fit.

Thank you for the advice but these were the new ones I found lying around on the grinder toolbox :P (didnt know I had them) They worked like a charm, grinder was broken now it is cutting metal like it was new