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Epoxy: conductive?
By:Paul Sylvester
Date: 2/12/2015, 7:04 pm

While recently mixing a batch of epoxy a couple drops (unknown at the time) dripped into the motor vent holes on my new Dewalt cordless drill. I did not realize it until a few days later when it would not start. Tried picking it out and I can turn the cooling fan but nothing. Took it apart which did not show anything.
One drop inside, across the back of the brush housing and it is dead.
So is epoxy conductive? Assume that is what killed the motor?

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Epoxy: conductive?
Paul Sylvester -- 2/12/2015, 7:04 pm
Re: Epoxy: conductive?
Paul -- 2/12/2015, 7:57 pm
Re: Epoxy: conductive?
Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 2/12/2015, 8:50 pm
Re: Epoxy: conductive?
Paul Sylvester -- 2/13/2015, 6:35 pm
Re: Epoxy: conductive?
Paul -- 2/14/2015, 9:49 am