Thread Number: 22974
Tristar CXL 2 speed wiring question? |
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Post# 257164   11/21/2013 at 15:17 (3,808 days old) by dustin (Jackson, MI)   |   | |
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I have a Tristar CXL 2 speed, which runs but has bad bearings. I got a used motor (but in good running condition) from another member, which I think came out of a Filter Queen 2 speed. They are both Lamb motors, 7.5 amps, but the replacement has an extra wire. The original has 3 wires- brown, yellow, and red, and the replacement has 4 wires- black, yellow, red, and blue. Before I try wiring it myself (and possibly 1. Electrocute myself, 2. knock out power to the entire city, or 3. destroy the motor), does anyone know which wires go with which wires? Thanks!
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Post# 257165 , Reply# 1   11/21/2013 at 15:18 (3,808 days old) by dustin (Jackson, MI)   |   | |
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Post# 257169 , Reply# 2   11/21/2013 at 15:50 (3,808 days old) by HooverCelebrity (Germany)   |   | |
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Hmm. It looks to me like the black and red wires are possibly coming out of a thermal overload protector? Not entirely sure how to wire that in, though. |
Post# 257178 , Reply# 3   11/21/2013 at 16:59 (3,808 days old) by SUPER-SWEEPER (KSSRC Refurbishment Center)   |   | |
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And yes, It came from a Filter-Queen Majestic two speed. One of those wires did go to a performance indicator, I checked and appears to be the red/orange wire. I don't think the Tristar has a Performance Indicator? Which may explain the extra wire.
Just to make sure, We better wait until someone comes forth with a Filter-Queen diagram, or knowledge to back me up with my hopefully correct response. |
Post# 257182 , Reply# 4   11/21/2013 at 17:10 (3,808 days old) by dustin (Jackson, MI)   |   | |
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Post# 257184 , Reply# 5   11/21/2013 at 17:18 (3,808 days old) by SUPER-SWEEPER (KSSRC Refurbishment Center)   |   | |
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Post# 257190 , Reply# 6   11/21/2013 at 17:56 (3,808 days old) by floor-a-matic (somewhere)   |   | |
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Or U can take the vacuum to a TriStar or Filter Queen service center |
Post# 257192 , Reply# 7   11/21/2013 at 18:17 (3,808 days old) by super-sweeper (KSSRC Refurbishment Center)   |   | |
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Post# 257283 , Reply# 8   11/22/2013 at 13:32 (3,807 days old) by dustin (Jackson, MI)   |   | |
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Post# 257309 , Reply# 9   11/22/2013 at 16:41 (3,807 days old) by super-sweeper (KSSRC Refurbishment Center)   |   | |
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Post# 257319 , Reply# 10   11/22/2013 at 17:14 (3,807 days old) by dustin (Jackson, MI)   |   | |
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I capped the red wire, used the black as hot, and the blue and yellow wires for the two speeds. I said a prayer and flipped the switch..... And it runs perfectly on both speeds! Yay! I can't believe how much quieter it is. Before I could barely tell if the power nozzle was running or not... now the power nozzle is louder than the suction unit lol! The suction is much improved as well.
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Post# 257333 , Reply# 11   11/22/2013 at 20:54 (3,807 days old) by super-sweeper (KSSRC Refurbishment Center)   |   | |
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I'm very glad to see it runs smooth and soft in your Tristar, would you mind posting a picture of the finished product? I'm still (Barely) Anxiously waiting my new Duopower to magically appear at the doorstep, Monday is in 2 days, But it seems so far!
Hope you and your Tri-Star have fun, I'm sure you can't wait to tour it trough the House
-Alex. |
Post# 257334 , Reply# 12   11/22/2013 at 21:03 (3,807 days old) by dustin (Jackson, MI)   |   | |
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Post# 257551 , Reply# 13   11/25/2013 at 12:53 (3,804 days old) by dustin (Jackson, MI)   |   | |
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Post# 257567 , Reply# 14   11/25/2013 at 18:13 (3,804 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 284122 , Reply# 16   6/11/2014 at 22:06 (3,606 days old) by BikerRay (Middle Earth)   |   | |
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Post# 284132 , Reply# 17   6/11/2014 at 23:02 (3,605 days old) by kirbylux77 (London, Ontario, Canada)   |   | |
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No, actually they don't. When Compact was still around they used 6 amp Ametek motors that pulled 80" Waterlift; when they changed the name to Tristar, they used 7.5 amp Ametek motors that pulled 90" Waterlift, & that includes both single speed & 2 speed models. Same goes for Filter Queen, their single & 2 speed motors used 6 amps & pulled 80" Waterlift. They used the same Ametek double stage motor until the early 2000's, was discontinued when the new-style hose, wand & powerhead came out, then they switched to a single stage Ametek motor. Most TriStar motors, on top of the fan housing there is a raised rim, whereas the Filter Queen & Compact motors have a flat top.
Rob |
Post# 364368 , Reply# 20   12/30/2016 at 09:06 (2,673 days old) by telly2 (pa.)   |   | |
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who sells correct motor and not expensive?mine showing blue flame in blower port and scratchy noise. |