jcbbracken Posted April 14, 2018 Report Share Posted April 14, 2018 just bought a cheap speed control for my magnet works a treat cost £1.59p off ebay item number 292153010146 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted April 14, 2018 Report Share Posted April 14, 2018 29 minutes ago, jcbbracken said: just bought a cheap speed control for my magnet works a treat cost £1.59p off ebay item number 292153010146 cheers just sent one back costing £15 and dud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted April 16, 2018 Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 My magnet seems to be running slowly even with a fully charged battery . I bought a new speed controller but made no difference , only goes at one speed , about 75% of what it used to be. Any ideas ? New motor , or new magnet ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted April 16, 2018 Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 1 minute ago, Geo said: My magnet seems to be running slowly even with a fully charged battery . I bought a new speed controller but made no difference , only goes at one speed , about 75% of what it used to be. Any ideas ? New motor , or new magnet ? hello which model magnet and motor? Geo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted April 16, 2018 Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 I don't know what the model is , it's quite old been well used , I bought a job lot of pigeon stuff last year for £100 including loads of decoys , hide net and poles a flapper and a magnet. I can't complain as the decoys alone were worth more than £100. I have attached a pic which looks like it , quite a big motor , not one of the modern lightweight versions. Might be time to bin it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deny essex Posted April 16, 2018 Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 Looks like a wiper motor version. Could be any of a few things , , motor needs a service with a clean, a little oil and grease in the right places , check the drive shaft nut to the arms is secure, the motor shaft is splined and if the nut comes a little loose the splines can get damaged and makes the power to the arms slip. Other than that clapped out . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted April 16, 2018 Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 5 hours ago, Geo said: My magnet seems to be running slowly even with a fully charged battery . I bought a new speed controller but made no difference , only goes at one speed , about 75% of what it used to be. Any ideas ? New motor , or new magnet ? Knackered battery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted April 16, 2018 Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 (edited) hello, i am sure you can buy a spare motor from A1 decoys £24 Edited April 16, 2018 by oldypigeonpopper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted April 16, 2018 Report Share Posted April 16, 2018 Did any of the wires come out and you attached it to wrong terminal? there are usually two speeds on those. Or battery knackered. Quick wire to the cart battery to check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo Posted April 17, 2018 Report Share Posted April 17, 2018 Thanks for replies, I will check as advised and let you know if it comes back to life, the battery is new so should be ok. How easy is it to fit a new motor for £24 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted April 17, 2018 Report Share Posted April 17, 2018 1 hour ago, Geo said: Thanks for replies, I will check as advised and let you know if it comes back to life, the battery is new so should be ok. How easy is it to fit a new motor for £24 ? I accept it could be the motor, but they are extremely reliable. I’ve had two cheap magnets with that motor for over 10 years and they are bullit proof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.