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roganjosh

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Posted: 03:26pm 24 Sep 2007

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Hi the "world"

I'm new to this site so hello to everyone

also new to the idea of using wind

My first question is, has anyone used a LG washing machine direct drive motor yet to genny a bit of power?. I would be interested if anyone has.

I noticed that you "mates" down under use the Fisher/ Paykell motor, sadly I thinks it's a bit in short supply up here in "Blighty"

unless someone knows different

Rogan

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Posted: 09:03pm 24 Sep 2007

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Hi Rogan, welcome to the site.

I first saw a LG motor, or a least a picture of one, a couple of years ago and they do look like a good candidate for a windmill. Like the F&P's up there in the UK, the UG's are a rare beast down under.

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philmountains

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Posted: 08:32pm 25 Sep 2007

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Rogan
You don't happen to know what model of LG washer they are fitted to do you ,A pic would be nice ?
Thanks Phil

9c12m
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Posted: 11:27pm 25 Sep 2007

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This link has some info on the LG Brushless motor:

http://0-www.uspto.gov.mill1.sjlibrary.org/web/patents/patog /week49/OG/html/1313-1/USRE039416-20061205.html

or

http://tinyurl.com/yuecu7

roganjosh

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Posted: 08:26am 26 Sep 2007

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philmountains said

Rogan
You don't happen to know what model of LG washer they are fitted to do you ,A pic would be nice ?
Thanks Phil

Hi Phil
To many models to list, but have a look at this site they sell the spare parts, there are one or two pictures, trouble is you can't copy them ( copyright)

http://tinyurl.com/2jezpj
Rogan

domwild
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Posted: 10:39am 26 Sep 2007

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Hi,

From what I remember there has been a legal challenge by F&P to LG's use of this motor, so it looks like they are very similar. Just try to put it into a lathe or a much weaker drill to turn it and read the volts it puts out.

Just a suggestion from a newbie.

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Gill

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Posted: 11:38am 26 Sep 2007

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Yes Dom very similar but not identical.

From what I gather all LG machines in UK are front loaders with a lot being driers as well. Maybe it rains a little over there?

Typical machine.

I'll be keeping my eyes open for these on my scrounging forays too from now on.

was working fine... til the smoke got out.
Cheers Gill _Cairns, FNQ

roganjosh

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Posted: 04:16pm 26 Sep 2007

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Nice photos Gill where did you manage to get them from?, the only available web site's over here have copyright on them

The site that I posted is part of a group called "connect-distribution" who have sewn the market up in the domestic appliance spares industry

, their web sites usually start www.4******.

Gill

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Posted: 10:22am 27 Sep 2007

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Can't recall where, just Googled around a bit.

I recommend a programme called HyperSnap but there are many others.

Should you come across one(or several) of these LG washers, take note of the stator as it appears as if there may be two types. That spare parts mob you talk about seemed to refer to one stator as no longer available and another that is.

Our F&P stator can be found in 4 types with the hub or rotor in 2 basic types.

The 3 early stator changes were in the wire gauge and number of turns per coil. The last change was a total redesign brought on by a different magnet shape, that for us, overcomes the dreaded cogging resistance.

Only one type of LG hub sorry 'Rotor' was indicated so I'm guessing that any stator differences will be in wire gauge and turns per coil.

Hope you can acquire a few. The potential is there.

Good luck.

was working fine... til the smoke got out.
Cheers Gill _Cairns, FNQ

brucedownunder2
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Posted: 04:11pm 27 Sep 2007

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Interesting stuff,, I think the magnetic rotor hub is pressed steel ?? I'm finding the F&P plastic rotor is a bit flexable and also I'm finding after meny install/removal operations the threaded bit is wearing .

If anyone in Australia can get pic's or know of particular dryers/washing machines that have these ,please let me know and I'll go hunt one down ,thanks

Bruce

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roganjosh

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Posted: 06:30pm 27 Sep 2007

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Gill said Hope you can acquire a few. The potential is there.Good luck.

I am in the right trade to aquire a few, I am a electrical engineer working in the domestic appliance industry

only trouble is these LG's have only been here for few years, up to press they are quite reliable except for the drum bearings, cheap pumps etc. Motors are a bit of a rarity, but I will find one to experiment with and hopefully a few others in the near future

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Posted: 01:08am 28 Sep 2007

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roganjosh said Nice photos Gill where did you manage to get them from?, the only available web site's over here have copyright on them

The site that I posted is part of a group called "connect-distribution" who have sewn the market up in the domestic appliance spares industry

, their web sites usually start www.4******.

I found smoething similar here
and no copyright on first page, you can take a screenshot if you don't want to take the pics. Anyway, Gill wanted to help as ... Thank you Gill for pictures (I saw big interest here - Bruce

).

Man, I wanted this pictures so much (I used the text title form first pic for google search)!!!

P.S. Now, with this link, we are ok in the copyright terms :) . We not charge them for free advertising and they give us the right to use their pictures. I am wrong?

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dwyer
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Posted: 11:50am 29 Sep 2007

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Hi Everyone
Today we went to Tender Center at Toowoomba and found a fews LG washing machine and couples of LG clothes dryer are up for sale so it might be intesting buying one and pull apart so i am sure what cost to buy until someone put up the higher bid and l miss out ?

Dwyer the bushman

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Posted: 01:07pm 29 Sep 2007

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G'day dwyer,
Did you check the model numbers against those in the 1st image of my post?
Here they are again:

I imagine LG produce other types of washers as well so do check first.
Also I'd stay clear of driers.
What I thought I said was that many of the above models of washers also have a drier function in them as well.
That is a washer and drier as one machine. (maybe only in the UK???)

I have no idea of what models have been imported and sold into Australia. Let the buyer beware!

I'm keen to hear of any successful find.

Good luck

was working fine... til the smoke got out.
Cheers Gill _Cairns, FNQ

dwyer
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Posted: 02:28pm 29 Sep 2007

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Hi Gill
thank for your help and l have decided to go back tomorrow as last day for bidding and l will note down from you all the model of LG plus while l am at the Center l will try to turn upside to see if l find the correct motor and make abid maybe take LED touch just in case to see though a hole of metal box . i get back to you tomorrow night

Dwyer the Bushman

roganjosh

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Posted: 04:33pm 29 Sep 2007

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dwyer said Hi Gill
thank for your help and l have decided to go back tomorrow as last day for bidding and l will note down from you all the model of LG plus while l am at the Center l will try to turn upside to see if l find the correct motor and make abid maybe take LED touch just in case to see though a hole of metal box . i get back to you tomorrow night

Dwyer the Bushman

If it's got a motor slung under the drum at the bottom and has drive belt then it ain't the right one

RoganEdited by roganjosh 2007-10-01

Bernie the Bolt

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Posted: 09:14pm 29 Sep 2007

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I used to sell these when I worked for an electrical chain in Cornwall UK - I believe the direct drive models were called "Intelliwasher" , not sure they made a tumble dryer with this motor , washers only I think.

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dwyer
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Posted: 10:24am 30 Sep 2007

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hi everyone
This afternoon l didnt make it for not going Tender Center as l had to some repair to my car however later this aftenoon went to Life line juck stuff and saw three LG Washing machine and turn upside down and found no luck has all belt drive just like what roganjosh said is correct so l will keep my big eyes on until find one hopfully

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Gill said Yes Dom very similar but not identical.

From what I gather all LG machines in UK are front loaders with a lot being driers as well. Maybe it rains a little over there?

Typical machine.

I'll be keeping my eyes open for these on my scrounging forays too from now on.

Dwyer the bushman

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Posted: 11:01am 26 Aug 2008

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hi Gill
Found it but sorry that l post to wrong place as should be under your forum

dwyer thae bushman

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