Alternative European source brushes

vitesse · 20th July 2023, 08:41

Fitted another fan last weekend, number 16 perhaps, and performed a PM on the old 3 speed motor, sure enough one brush totally missing. Sadly my Germain source no longer list brushes for the 75 but a local member found and fitted these: https://www.startmotor.se/sok/?submi...BR7hHjTH7IsL98

A new website is under construction with a view to providing an alternative in English at some later date.

They are the same dimension as the German ones, meaning ever so slightly oversized, but easily “adjusted” within 2 minutes with sandpaper. The retainers are interesting, I’ve not seen them yet but on occasion I’ve been concerned about the solder I’ve been using. Perhaps it might be possible to use a tiny self tapping screw, with a blob of solder on the top.

And more good news, these come in a packet of two, will ship anywhere in Europe, including UK, price includes VAT @ 25% but obviously postage will be added. Finally the price, about £10 (for 2) - or of course you could buy from ECP at £27 per brush + some ridiculous postage charges.

daveo138 · 20th July 2023, 13:03

They look interesting.

Microsoft's 'Edge' translation isn't the best, I'm afraid!

vitesse · 20th July 2023, 14:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by daveo138

They look interesting.

Microsoft's 'Edge' translation isn't the best, I'm afraid!

I'm sure you get the gist though. Swedes use the same word to describe carbon and coal, which I suppose is right, even Germans use the same kol but with a slightly different spelling.

But for us in Europe or rather the EU, I welcome this alternative to the money grabbing ECP, must work out a darn sight cheaper even for the domestic (UK) market.

An English version of the website is planned for later this year, but if anyone needs help ordering I'll gladly help, very gladly as it would deprive ECP of profits

Regards

vitesse · 12th October 2023, 13:04

An update, as the Swedish carbon brush source has a new website and the old link doesn't work.

New link: https://www.startmotor.se/produkt/82...12v,-20x10x5mm

Price still approx £10 for 2 carbon brushes, which experience tells me is all you'll need for a fan motor repair, includes VAT but not postage, but willing to ship all over Europe.

The note I added earlier about ECP's prices is still very valid.

Regards

20th July 2023, 08:41	#1
vitesse I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Gävle Posts: 2,540 Thanks: 395 Thanked 823 Times in 652 Posts	Alternative European source brushes Fitted another fan last weekend, number 16 perhaps, and performed a PM on the old 3 speed motor, sure enough one brush totally missing. Sadly my Germain source no longer list brushes for the 75 but a local member found and fitted these: https://www.startmotor.se/sok/?submi...BR7hHjTH7IsL98 A new website is under construction with a view to providing an alternative in English at some later date. They are the same dimension as the German ones, meaning ever so slightly oversized, but easily “adjusted” within 2 minutes with sandpaper. The retainers are interesting, I’ve not seen them yet but on occasion I’ve been concerned about the solder I’ve been using. Perhaps it might be possible to use a tiny self tapping screw, with a blob of solder on the top. And more good news, these come in a packet of two, will ship anywhere in Europe, including UK, price includes VAT @ 25% but obviously postage will be added. Finally the price, about £10 (for 2) - or of course you could buy from ECP at £27 per brush + some ridiculous postage charges.

20th July 2023, 13:03	#2
daveo138 Gets stuck in Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Chesterfield Posts: 701 Thanks: 206 Thanked 69 Times in 53 Posts	They look interesting. Microsoft's 'Edge' translation isn't the best, I'm afraid!

12th October 2023, 13:04	#4
vitesse I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Gävle Posts: 2,540 Thanks: 395 Thanked 823 Times in 652 Posts	An update, as the Swedish carbon brush source has a new website and the old link doesn't work. New link: https://www.startmotor.se/produkt/82...12v,-20x10x5mm Price still approx £10 for 2 carbon brushes, which experience tells me is all you'll need for a fan motor repair, includes VAT but not postage, but willing to ship all over Europe. The note I added earlier about ECP's prices is still very valid. Regards