Made in Germany angle grinders

[mikkhh]

Sparsely used quite new angle grinders that did not last as long they used to.

Control board failed on quite new one - most likely x2 safety capacitors faulty - BUT is glued in epoxy and no easy fix, bought new board for 35euros.

Second one has worn bearings - BUT you can not replace just bearings since the bearing is casted in plastic and must buy 20euro part instead of just 2 euro bearing.








I had similar issue on my Italian company eccentric car polisher, new tool was 400 euros, control board was 100 euros + shipping 20 euros, in that case I just carved away the epoxy with care and replaced x2 capacitor + electrolytic capacitor.

[Mrkentee]

You are quite crafty.

[mikkhh]

I have bigfoot eccentric polisher machine too, failed after not much hours of use. New costs 400 euros, replacement regulator board costs 120euros.

Those boards are epoxied in and had X2 capacitor and regular electrolytic capacitor failure, most modern tools are made using cheapest crappiest components. I sourced parts from electronics store nearby, capacitors were much bigger. Afterwards it is either covered in silicone OR use 2part potting gel meant for high voltage junction box insulation.

[Rawze]

My motto is... "If it ain't broke... fix it till it is!"...lol