Griots g9 broken?

[JWilliams.RadiantDetail]

Griot’s said the new manufacturer only makes products for them and no other company will get polishers from that same source this time. Adam’s just copied the design.

I did not know that, but I wouldn't say Adam's copied the design. The G9 was announced just what, a few months ago right? Both probably had a similar idea for the cord, I can't see Griot's announcing this in September and Adam's having a copy cat out this quick. I would imagine R&D takes a ton of time. Not to mention Adam's probably had at least a 500-1000 made for the 1st run which would take a good while.

[rangerbay]

I've had no issues with my g9. In fact, I have not used my 15 mm since I started using the g9. It's a fantastic machine.
I've been using Griot's polishers since 2006, and have never had issues with any of them.

[prin]

You had said earlier that you added another Rupes. Which one and how do they compare to the Griots?

I got the LHR 15 mark 3. It is a very smooth running machine!! There isn’t a comparison if you ask me.


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[VISITOR]

some factual info...

[Reuben Brumby]

So I finally recieved a replacement cord for the g9... it worked perfectly after snapping it in!

Apparently Griots never sent it the first time I called 🤦#.

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[KBsToy]

Ken,

Thank you for the email! I contacted Griot's and they said, "There is no “2nd” gen G9 being planned or in production. There isn’t any flaw with the G9 itself that would necessitate it. Some misinformation was accidentally given, but overall there aren’t any changes needed at the moment.". If you have any other questions please let me know. Take care!

[luckydawg]

Ken,

Thank you for the email! I contacted Griot's and they said, "There is no “2nd” gen G9 being planned or in production. There isn’t any flaw with the G9 itself that would necessitate it. Some misinformation was accidentally given, but overall there aren’t any changes needed at the moment.". If you have any other questions please let me know. Take care!

Well there is a large diversity of opinions on that I would say-- the part about no flaws and not needing any changes.
Some folks say its so powerful it just about cant be stalled with all of their strength on it
Others say it stalls every time on curved panels. I refuse to believe that ALL of the folks that have the stalling issue have consistently poor technique or are stronger than popeye the sailor man. I not buying one untill those issues get fixed, as I have plenty of good machines already.

[MarkD51]

Ken,

Thank you for the email! I contacted Griot's and they said, "There is no “2nd” gen G9 being planned or in production. There isn’t any flaw with the G9 itself that would necessitate it. Some misinformation was accidentally given, but overall there aren’t any changes needed at the moment.". If you have any other questions please let me know. Take care!

Maybe what Griots meant to say was a possible revision needed with the Power Cord? Who knows?

And from the few posts of those getting a G8 and having problems? Again, could this be related to a Power Cord? Do they both use the same Power Cord? Or no?

I surely have no axe to grind with Griots, great company.

I know how others claim they've had their machines for many years with nary a problem, but also, it appears with these latest two machines, they've sourced a new Manufacturer. Could some of this be quality control related possibly?

[Bruno Soares]

Again, could this be related to a Power Cord? Do they both use the same Power Cord? Or no?

Yes, same power cord.

[Rsurfer]

Well there is a large diversity of opinions on that I would say-- the part about no flaws and not needing any changes.
Some folks say its so powerful it just about cant be stalled with all of their strength on it
Others say it stalls every time on curved panels. I refuse to believe that ALL of the folks that have the stalling issue have consistently poor technique or are stronger than popeye the sailor man. I not buying one untill those issues get fixed, as I have plenty of good machines already.

Get a G6 put it on speed 6 on a flat panel and you won't be able to stall it using a lot of pressure. Get the same pad combo and do it on a curve and it will stall easily. Same applies to any free spinning DA including the G9. It depends one how sharp the curves are and how much pressure is being applied.