Impact gun Smoking???

[choffmann]

Okay yall, today I was using my impact gun at work, I noticed it was getting a little war, so I gave it a little break. After a little break I started using it again, then I noticed it was smoking from the vents, any suggestions?

 

[thewatusi]

The American Cancer Society has free smoking cessation programs.

 

[montanafordman]

Once you let the magic smoke out, its hard to get it back in.

 

[Shootingblanks]

Did you put impact oil in it?

 

[b7labelle]

Did you put impact oil in it?

Only canola

 

[aaronrkelly]

You guys are all big meanies......serious question and you all have nothing but smart *** answers.


..............I suggest stop drop and roll.

 

[Duth62]

Damn.Sorry about the dipshit invasion.
Odds are the brushes are shot allowing too much clearance between the commu and giving poor contact, corrosion and heat. What brand and model is it ? Brushes are stupid easy to do....when caught in time. Like NOW.

 

[User_Name]

Take its temperature. When it hits 140 turn it over. At 160 consider it done. Let it sit 10 minutes then serve.

 

[choffmann]

It is a ridgid x4 got in 2013

 

[1950mercury]

It all depends is the smoke menthol or non menthol

 

[Spinaker01]

Wow, a rough crowd here today!

 

[Duth62]

It is a ridgid x4 got in 2013

You're under warranty. Even if they "might" require papers you don't have(original receipt) just take it in to a service center. Brushes for most brands are usually <$20 for the pair and a tech can put them in in about 2 minutes flat.
Here's a#
1- 866-539-1710

 

[Duth62]

It all depends is the smoke menthol or non menthol

In Detroit my bet goes Newport......

 

[Jure]

change the brushes...i fuc_ _ ng hate when one smartass post something then you have 10 other postwhores who are jumping on the bandwagon.

 

[Duth62]

change the brushes...i fuc_ _ ng hate when one smartass post something then you have 10 other postwhores who are jumping on the bandwagon.

I'm not sure Jure. The way it works over here if you put a screwdriver on it and it turns out to be something else( $50 motor) these bastards will deny warranty repair because their little $8 an hour job gives them "authority".
Everyone is on a power trip.

 

[Jure]

I'm not sure Jure. The way it works over here if you put a screwdriver on it and it turns out to be something else( $50 motor) these bastards will deny warranty repair because their little $8 an hour job gives them "authority".
Everyone is on a power trip.

lol then calling a authorized ridgid service seems like a best bet...well it can hurt your pocket and time,but at last you'll still have it covered with warranty

 

[choffmann]

Thanks everyone for your suggestions!

 

[stikman56]

Needs a motor, most likely.

 

[choffmann]

Dang, I was afraid of that. Well, if it needs a motor, should I replace it? Or just get the new model?

 

[User_Name]

Check prices for parts ...

http://www.ereplacementparts.com/ri...pact-driver-kit-parts-c-7929_8253_167778.html

$35 for a motor isn't so bad.

 

[gungatim]

how much air pressure are you running it on? I've got an air rifle that will smoke if I use the wrong oil, high pressure and flammable oil will give a little 'crack' and smoke out the barrell...but i've never seen an impact do it on regular 100psi air and air tool oil...

 

[bcradio]

Check if you can get a warranty repair. If so, it doesn't matter what the problem is as they will fix it.

 

[Lassen Forge]

May have smoked the windings. Regardless, call Ridgid warranty dept at 1- 866-539-1710 and ask which service center to take it to for repairs, or if they want you to send it to them. Could be a freebie fix... and nothing beats FREE!

 

[colin39]

Wow the blue smoke of death. Smoking of anysort isnt good, especially in electric equipment. I would recommend either filling it under B1n or w-p-b. Whichever is nearer. Or waxing it?

 

[LordPsychon]

The Ridgid X4 line was tested in 2014 in one of the major woodworking magazines and though they performed well (a bit of a surprise considering their area of expertise is DIY not woodworking) the magazine noted that they heated up quite a bit after heavy use. That's what kept me from buying into that line.

 

[Kenskip1]

Now if you had bought a Milwaukee brush less, you would not be in this stimulation.LOL I used to smoke Camels.

 

[LordPsychon]

Now if you had bought a Milwaukee brush less, you would not be in this stimulation.LOL I used to smoke Camels.

Yeah, they taste real good with goat's milk and hummus and...oh, you meant the cigarettes? A Milwaukee Fuel is far less likely to smoke and burn than a brushed motor cordless tool but even they aren't perfect.

 

[Lassen Forge]

I used to smoke Camels.

I could never get them to fit into my smoker...

Going Whole Hog on the project seemed to work, tho...

 

[rubberrodder]

From burnt up electric tools to bbq! This thread has it all! Gawddam!, but I love this web site.

 

[colin39]

Hell yea whod a seen that coming?

 

[metaldad]

been running power tools for years.
saws, drills, impacts, demo hammers, shell guns, sanders, routers, whatever is corded.
and i aint never had a tool fail because of brushes.
cords, trigger switches, electronics do fail. brushes?
i also repair my power tools, and am a frequent buyer from ere.