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    My Rupes limping only after a year

    I bought my Rupes 15 over a year ago, today while working on a paint correction it lost most of its power , sure it gets used often in my shop but thought Rupes was build better.

    It runs but it is no good to me at this point.

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    Re: My Rupes limping only after a year

    Does it spend most of it time plugged directly into a wall outlet? Or through an extension cord? If it's through an extension cord, what gauge is it?


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    Re: My Rupes limping only after a year

    Maybe you bought one of the-- less than one percent --of the tools that experience problems that Todd Helme posted here regarding Rupes' defective tool rate in a different thread.
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    Re: My Rupes limping only after a year

    Quote Originally Posted by Eldorado2k View Post
    Does it spend most of it time plugged directly into a wall outlet? Or through an extension cord? If it's through an extension cord, what gauge is it?


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    It spends very slowly even if plugged right into the wall outlet.
    Was thinking of buying another so we would have two in my shop, now I'm not sure


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    Re: My Rupes limping only after a year

    Tried inspecting or replacing the carbon brushes yet? I'm sure the cyclo repair facility could get it running again and hopefully you have a back-up machine.

    It is a year old, so I certainly wouldn't call it defective. Been hearing about a lot of broken rupes tools lately though. That's easy to say since the people voicing their opinion can't be working on a car with a broken polisher, especially if it's their only polisher (not directed at the OP)
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    Re: My Rupes limping only after a year

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    Tried inspecting or replacing the carbon brushes yet? I'm sure the cyclo repair facility could get it running again and hopefully you have a back-up machine.

    It is a year old, so I certainly wouldn't call it defective. Been hearing about a lot of broken rupes tools lately though. That's easy to say since the people voicing their opinion can't be working on a car with a broken polisher, especially if it's their only polisher (not directed at the OP)
    I have more that one DA at my shop.
    However we use the Rupes more.
    I'll order a set of brushes to see if that's the problem.

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    Re: My Rupes limping only after a year

    Quote Originally Posted by HateSwirls View Post
    It spends very slowly even if plugged right into the wall outlet.
    Was thinking of buying another so we would have two in my shop, now I'm not sure


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    Kevin, I use the heck out of my Duetto and Mini. I always make it a rule to keep a back up on hand, so I have a Duetto, and a Mini sitting in a Rupes bag, with a set of polishes, pads, and 808 sealant - ready to go should I need them.

    Yes, a huge expense, but I'm not going to be down if I send my main machines out for service. It also helps to have the extra tools if I do a paint polishing lesson.

    I also have three 7424s, and my first 7424xp.

    Best of luck to ya. I remember how glad you were to have that tool when you first got the hang of it.

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    Re: My Rupes limping only after a year

    I have on hand my Flex 3401, GG6 a couple of PC'S so I'll be OK.

    I think the brushes are bad, I'll find out where to order them.

    You're right about having a backup, the Flex is my backup, I don't use it much but my guys do and love it.

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    Re: My Rupes limping only after a year

    Looks like I'll buy the G15 with the best warranty.

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    Re: My Rupes limping only after a year

    My Rupes 15 was always taken care of, a lot of money wasted.

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