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16th Dec 2019, 7:38 am | #1 |
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Goblin Teasmade.
Hi there
I have purchased a Goblin teasmade which works up to a point. The light, the tea making facility etc. However the clock, whilst does work, always stops at the alarm time. Can you not have this device as just a clock when not set for making tea? I'd welcome any advice, thanks Jan |
16th Dec 2019, 11:14 am | #2 |
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Re: Goblin Teasmade.
Hello Jan.
It sounds like the extra load when the clock trips the alarm is enough to stop it. I would think it's just dust &c. in the clock which needs cleaning out. |
16th Dec 2019, 12:37 pm | #3 |
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Re: Goblin Teasmade.
What model is the Teasmade, Jan?
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16th Dec 2019, 3:19 pm | #4 | |
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Re: Goblin Teasmade.
Hi Mike
It's the 860 Jan Quote:
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16th Dec 2019, 10:52 pm | #5 |
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Re: Goblin Teasmade.
Does the clock continue to work when the kettle is unplugged? I am wondering if the clock motor has been miswired so that it is connected across the alarm contacts rather than directly across the mains.
Al
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16th Dec 2019, 11:01 pm | #6 |
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Re: Goblin Teasmade.
Hi Al
Oh I'm not sure I'll have to check? Jan |
16th Dec 2019, 11:07 pm | #7 | |
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Re: Goblin Teasmade.
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The point being that the clock motor will always have to supply the energy required to move the alarm contacts when the set time (minus a fixed delay, to allow for boiling time) arrives, regardless of what the Teasmade's mode switch says. If the lubricant in the mechanism has dried up, then more of the motor's effort will be wasted overcoming its resistance; and if there simply isn't enough energy available to overcome all the frictional losses, turn the hands and operate the alarm switch contacts, then the motor will simply stall until given manual assistance past the sticking point.
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17th Dec 2019, 9:52 am | #8 |
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Re: Goblin Teasmade.
Hi Jan,
As Al and Julie have said, the clock motor is running and therefore the mechanical alarm contacts are always operational when the unit is connected to the mains. IMHO it's very unlikely that someone has miswired anything - I would say that the clock motor is the problem when given the extra load to operate the alarm contacts. Have a look at https://www.vintage-radio.net/forum/...ad.php?t=91162 Clock motor might be OK with a strip and clean.
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17th Dec 2019, 10:23 am | #9 |
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Re: Goblin Teasmade.
It may be the motor gummed up, but in my experience of such motors a gummed motor fails to start, and once it is going is usually fine. The starting torque of such motors is tiny compared to the running torque. I fear it may be damaged gears or the like
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17th Dec 2019, 10:28 am | #10 |
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Re: Goblin Teasmade.
Yes, the 'modern' Teasmades like this one have some plastic wheels which can become damaged. Worth having a look though.
Ours is a more ancient one (D25) with brass wheels; it's made coffee (I don't drink tea) every morning for a few decades now!
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17th Dec 2019, 12:16 pm | #11 |
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Re: Goblin Teasmade.
Thanks all really appreciate your comments advice
I’m not taking it apart as beyond my talents. Will happily reset the old lady each day. A nice addition to my boudoir which still makes me a cuppa BW Jan |