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Very hot Flex XC 3401
Guys yesterday my cousin and I was working on his car, 2 bucket wash, clayed and started a test spot he ended up choosing FG2500 with orange flat pad, we started on the top of the car hit the trunk then went to the hood. As we start the hood you can smell the smoke coming from the Flex at one point we saw smoke come from it. We let it cool of and started up again it got hot quickly and it even seemed like it was drying up the FG2500 we could get about 3 passes before it looked like the stuff was drying up, then when you touch the paint it was hot, I told him lets call it and I would ask the forum for some insight we plan on trying again tomorrow. Any input would be very welcome thanks.
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Re: Very hot Flex XC 3401
You might do a search as this has been discussed before. I've never taken mine apart but believe someone said there is heat sink grease inside it.
I've never expierenced this but something doesn't sound right. Is it under warranty? How long did it take to heat up to the point you thought it was running too hot?
I've been meaning to take some temperture reading from my Flex next time I do a compound or polish. You've just reminded me.
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Re: Very hot Flex XC 3401
There are quite a few threads on AG about the 3401 running hot, but in most cases, it is completely normal.
Flex 3401 generates a lot of heat?!
Flex 3401 Running Hot?
http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/...eat-paint.html
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Re: Very hot Flex XC 3401
Originally Posted by Jet Black
Guys yesterday my cousin and I was working on his car, 2 bucket wash, clayed and started a test spot he ended up choosing FG2500 with orange flat pad, we started on the top of the car hit the trunk then went to the hood. As we start the hood you can smell the smoke coming from the Flex at one point we saw smoke come from it. We let it cool of and started up again it got hot quickly and it even seemed like it was drying up the FG2500 we could get about 3 passes before it looked like the stuff was drying up, then when you touch the paint it was hot, I told him lets call it and I would ask the forum for some insight we plan on trying again tomorrow. Any input would be very welcome thanks.
Try oiling the felt ring between the backing plate.
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Re: Very hot Flex XC 3401
Originally Posted by Rsurfer
Try oiling the felt ring between the backing plate.
When I first brought it I asked this question on here and was told no need, man some info can be conflicting. I'll try oiling the ring and see what happens. Thanks
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Originally Posted by 02xtreme07SS
Yes, but there's a point where it reaches excessively hot... I believe the OP's issue qualifies as one of them. I also have heat issues with mine, and have measured temperatures as high as 150 degrees (with an IR thermometer). According to FLEX's repair center, this is excessive heat. I just need to ship it in or drive it 50 miles up the road to Omaha.
While lubricating the felt ring is an option, Mike Phillips has said that it's no longer necessary. Whatever you do, don't soak it in air tool oil as demonstrated in a YouTube video...
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Re: Very hot Flex XC 3401
Originally Posted by erichaley
Yes, but there's a point where it reaches excessively hot... I believe the OP's issue qualifies as one of them. I also have heat issues with mine, and have measured temperatures as high as 150 degrees (with an IR thermometer). According to FLEX's repair center, this is excessive heat. I just need to ship it in or drive it 50 miles up the road to Omaha.
While lubricating the felt ring is an option, Mike Phillips has said that it's no longer necessary. Whatever you do, don't soak it in air tool oil as demonstrated in a YouTube video...
I won't soak the ring I'll just lubricate it if it happens tomorrow I'll just call Flex and see where I can take it. Thanks for the help guys I'll keep posting my results. By the way it was killing his swirl and scratches, it's a good machine .
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Re: Very hot Flex XC 3401
This might not mean anything but what gauge is your extension cord??? I noticed some power tools run hotter when the cord is both too small and too long.
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Re: Very hot Flex XC 3401
Originally Posted by psnt1ol
This might not mean anything but what gauge is your extension cord??? I noticed some power tools run hotter when the cord is both too small and too long.
Very good point
Nice photo in the sig too
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Re: Very hot Flex XC 3401
Originally Posted by psnt1ol
This might not mean anything but what gauge is your extension cord??? I noticed some power tools run hotter when the cord is both too small and too long.
The gauge I can't remember but it's 100ft, I at least need 50 to get it to the back yard. What gauge do you have? I may try a new cord also.
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