What AC motor does BASIS use in their older 2500-2800 series TT


Hello, 

I have a Basis 2500 that needs to have the motor replaced. I have disassembled the stand alone motor pod and can see the motor but it has no marking of any kind to indicate manufacture. It is a sealed unit. 

BASIS reportedly wants 2k approx for a new motor, not sure if that is motor only or includes the heavy medal stand along Pod. They also state that they made specific modifications to the motor units... not sure they would be trying to disassemble the sealed motor or are simply laying on hi-end salesmanship. It does have a very nice on'off switch... maybe a VERY expensive switch.....

Any help would be appreciated.....

Not exactly excited about paying boatloads of greenbacks to BASIS for what looks to be a $80--150.00 motor...

Thankx

 

 

 

wallyfl

They modify the motor - I suspect they blueprint and balance them, they talk about modifying the magnet structure - have you asked them if they can repair your old motor, since it would have the mods  and may be cheaper to have rebuilt.?

 

Dover,

I have not asked them about repair.... I will pursue that...

The bottom plate of the motor does pop off the main body and looks  like it could only be modified at time of manufacture, but then again I'm not a 110V small motor engineer.

I will email Basis and ask about motor repair vs a new one.

thankx for the tip!

 

Wally

If it comes down to having to pay $2K for a new Basis motor, I would consider the Eclipse system from SOTA as an alternative. Total cost is less than $2K and you get speed control in the bargain.