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    SGX Troubles

    I was running a job at the end of the day when the SGX machine went dead. I checked the fuse and cords and everything seemed fine. I come in this morning and now the Eclipse blocker and SGX won't turn on. I go to the circuit box and one of the breakers was tripped. I switched it back on and both machines powered up. I ran the job again and saw an electrical spark come from the SGX and again both machines went dead. I unplugged the SGX flipped the breaker and the Eclipse is fine. Waiting for diagnostics to call, but any suggestions on what I can check while I am waiting? Thanks for your help!

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    Aside from your current issue, I would have blocker and SGX on separate dedicated circuits. I would look at cutter motor brushes as these will wear and the spark you are seeing might be brush holder arcing with motor armature. The cutter motor draws the most amperage and enough to trip a 20 amp breaker if bad. If the spark you witnessed is outside SGX consider vacuum motor for the same issues.

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    Thank you for the advice! It ended up being the motor

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