It may be an air pressure problem. Plasma cutters require a constant flow of air at a certain pressure to work properly. If the compressor can't keep up and the pressure drops it can create problems. Have someone watch the pressure gauge while you're cutting to see if the pressure remains steady. You may need to adjust the compressor pressure switch or you may need a larger compressor. Hope this helps. Bob
It sounds like a bearing going in the motor. Most likely the front and probably not oil-able. If it is, 10 drops, non detergent, 10 weight. No penetrating oil. Work the shaft in and out as well as back and forth on-till loose. Be sure to kill all power first!!!!!!
We have a Model 2801052103 Franklin Electric submersible pump, 1/2HP 230 Volt. It starts and stops when using water frequently. System is 30+ years old, could the well be bad?
IS IT AN ABOVEGROUND OR SUBMERSIBLE (INGROUND) PUMP. USUALLY THIS IS CAUSED BY A BAD CAPACITOR OR BURNT POINTS ON THE PRESSURE SWITCH. THE CAPACITOR IS EITHER IN A RELAY BOX AT THE WELL OR IN THE MOTOR CASING. HOPE THIS HELPS. JODY
If the problem is the motor you could probably get the data needed off the motor's brand label and find an equivalent one on harborfreight.com or something.
Plastic impellers and pump cases are great for circulation applications but tend to wear out in pressure and or dirty water applications. The space between the impeller and case gets larger as it wears until the pump just circulates water inside the case.
Pump selection is dependent on applications, with pressure, volume, suction, temperture and fluid to be pumped only a few of the considerations.
Check for restricted suction strainer and hose first, then look at discharge side for kinked hoses and other obstructions. Then open case and look for worn impeller and volutes, occasionally there will be something lodged in the impeller like string or plastic film. Replacing the impeller alone if badly worne may help but won't bring the pressure back to new pump specs, you will need to replace the volute or case too if they are combined.
I use cast iron pumps for pumping silt laden irrigation water and have to rebuild them every 5-6 years, My suction head is 3' and head pressure is 35 psi. frankly I expected better life from cast iron but have to take what I can get.
Question edited for correct spelling of maker 'Noen' to 'Moen'.
'Fix' as in it is leaking? Or tighten it down because it is wobbly, or something completely different?
