Vacuum pump overheating?
- Thread starter ukflowzy
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ukflowzy
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Yes just filled with fresh oil yesterday
dstroy
Well-Known Member
Not normal, is it the pump housing that's getting that hot? If it's the motor getting that hot it will definitely not last as long as you want it to.
ukflowzy
Member
The fan bit is cool! But Then the rest is red hot! Is it dangerous?
dstroy
Well-Known Member
If the motor windings heat up too much it could cause a fire, or cause noxious fumes. Is the part right after the fan hot? That's the motor.
ukflowzy
Member
Red hot! Can even touch it as hand instanstly burns! Like even the plastic handle is too hot too touch
ukflowzy
Member
It’s a cheaper pump soo this may be the problem? It used to get hot but never this hot! 100c is way to hot imo
natureboygrower
Well-Known Member
Yup.those things aren't meant to be run continuously like that.i've got a b.value pump sitting in the barn for the same exact reason(and it puffed a little smoke out of the exhaust)not sure I like the idea of a oil driven pump in my lab setup anyways
ukflowzy
Member
Tbf I only ran the pump for like 30mins to a hour max and it was red hot!
natureboygrower
Well-Known Member
Yeah,those pumps are junk brother.dont feel bad,I was fooled as well.i bought the whole kit,pump/vac chamber.they really know how to package it up quite appealing though.i watched an appliance guy use the same style pump on a refrigerant line lol.like I said,not something I want to use around something I will be making edibles with.
ukflowzy
Member
I find it hard to find good information on the internet as I don’t know anyone doing this sort of thing! What pump would you recommend? Money ain’t really a problem but not looking to spend over 300£ As it’s only really used to personal use
Tfunk0704
Active Member
Any grow stores around ya bud? If so talk to them for sure.I find it hard to find good information on the internet as I don’t know anyone doing this sort of thing! What pump would you recommend? Money ain’t really a problem but not looking to spend over 300£ As it’s only really used to personal use
ukflowzy
Member
You think they will know about pumps and extracts!? Last time I went for something they had a rosin press for sale but I’ve seen nothing of bho in there not even a pump!? I’m from the uk btw in a rural town, bho ain’t really a known thing around here tbf
ukflowzy
Member
There’s a store literally 10 mins drive from where I am! I just don’t think there knowledge of bho would be any greater than mine tho
sucks that I have to teach myself this stuff! Why can’t I know a old dude who has been doing this for years and can teach me as his apprentice lmao! But maybe one day I can be that old dude!!
Tfunk0704
Active Member
Whoops . If you wanna get your hands dirt you could look into the pump motor yourself. If it’s heat you’ll be able to see where it’s coming from visually. It’s prob from friction maybe the love joy or what ever they used for connection in the motor isn’t close enough and the teeth are slipping?.
ukflowzy
Member
Couldn’t find a lot on YouTube tbf mate