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Fusing and Stained Glass Tips and FAQ's => Fusing Tips and FAQ's => Tools & Equipment => Topic started by: dawn on September 01, 2011, 02:32:15 PM

Title: Help please
Post by: dawn on September 01, 2011, 02:32:15 PM
I have recently purchased a wet grinder for working with my fused glass.   Realised I need a portable electrical transformer so I bought one.   I connected everything up but there does not seem to be any electricity going to the grinder.   Can anyone help?   Have I forgotten to do something?   I was so excited about playing with my new toy but now feel very  :'(!  Why does that always happen when you are so looking forward to playing with something new?  :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: Help please
Post by: Moreton on September 01, 2011, 04:15:22 PM
I had the same problem with a diamond band saw bought from the USA. Then I found the on switch hidden round the back.  ::)  Also a switch on the transformer.

Best of luck, Pete
Title: Re: Help please
Post by: dawn on September 02, 2011, 11:27:26 AM
Found after checking the fuse that it had blown, replaced fuse and it keeps blowing!!! 
Title: Re: Help please
Post by: Steampunkglass on September 02, 2011, 12:17:47 PM
sounds like there is a fault, is it a fuse in the transformer, and is the transformer powerful enough for the grinder? You might need to contact whomever you got the faulty item from
Title: Re: Help please
Post by: Pat from Canvey on September 02, 2011, 07:53:31 PM
I used to use an Inland glass grinder when making stained glass but do you mean you bought a flat lap. The Inland products work with UK plugs. My diamond band saw bought from Delphi glass in USA uses a transformer but I've had no problems with it. You can see a demo of the saw here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyqfO7GdyJ0    for those interested.