entec no stress

[Dean O]

hi guys may need a new/ replacement grey box.

 

my entec 6 inch (2000/2001 model) has had on and off problems with its no stress over the last month and finally got some time to fix it for good.

 

if its not just a loose wire etc then ive been told i wont be able to source a new part (i havent tried yet),

 

has anyone got any idea of wether retro fitting a newer form from the newer 150's is a sensible posibility or does anyone have a no stress for my model knocking about?

 

thanks for any advice in advance:001_smile:

[treefrog]

I have one of similar age and my local dealer fitted a new version for me.

[Willu1700l]

hi, i have a timberwolf 35/150 6" chipper (badged as entec on makers plate) that had the same problem. The grey anti stress box was playing up. You cant get this sort anymore so i am told but there is a retro fit newer version available that was supplied to me to fit, fitted it and now works a treat. Try giving mark a ring at M&H Arb Services 07766056148. He used to work for arborplant as engineer, who were Timberwolf dealers (entec) and set up for himself. Very good and wery helpful

[Dean O]

thanks guys do you happen to remember a ball park figure for the box and fitting?

[TREE-SURGEON-ESSEX]

I had a similar problem but replaced the switches for a few quid i think the new box is 275 ? Then you have to drill some holes in your chipper and cut off the old welded on plate for the old control box

[theyeti]

There is a small resistor which went down on the circuit board when this happened to my mate's. It cost pence from RS components and it was soldered in place without a problem. Worth a try before you get a new box?

[treefrog]

Sorry can t help on price got mine fully fitted for free. Even though I bought it as a second hand machine 8 months before it needed it. I was very lucky.

[Dean O]

thanks for the replies

 

There is a small resistor which went down on the circuit board

 

i dont realy have any electrickery knowledge - who'd do the fault finding? normal electrician?

 

would probably be handy to repair the defunct box and keeping it as spair, even if i do end up replacing it in the short term.

[theyeti]

You need to find someone who's good with small ciruits. TV repair guy, electronics company, Auto electrics place (one who repairs the brains on cars) etc.

[Dean O]

well....... took it to local engineer and the box is working - due to slack belts:blushing:

 

i replaced a worn belt a little while ago and this promptly snapped taking off the fuel line and no doubt giving everything else in there a bit of a whipping

 

when i replaced it again i was a bit worried about over tightening- thinking that this was what caused the belt to break.

 

however i regret asking him to look over it - bottom and top roller splines on the way out, a shake on the rotor - not sure if its the bearings again or the shaft.

worn fans

 

potential £900 bill.

 

looking on the bright side at least the no stress is ok:001_tt2:

 

not sure whether to sell it on and replace it with something newer or to fix and keep it going in the knowledge that i know i wont get any surprises.