had to take down ecm from test pole

[divemaster1963]

well after 3 months on test pole I took down my 3/4 ecm. found a delaminated blade.

and found a short in one of the diodes. killing amps. well I am trying to learn to build a set of blades for the mill. and am starting on new tower. hopfully will be a 45 footer. Its a slow process. other work in the way in the shop. Have to make money to have fun with RE. but I now have 6 ecm motors to have fun with ranging form 1/3 to 1 hp. Hope to add pictures soon. I'll be taking the wife to st. augustine during christmas so have to get the RV ready.

[divemaster1963]

well I talked to the guys who own a well drilling company and they want to donate to my projects. they just replaced all there 3 and 4 inch drilling pipes. they want to give me all the ones that are leaking air at the threads. about 6 3 inch and 10 4 inch pipes. all have a wall thickness of 3/8 inch. all are straight. I'm thinking about 3 30 ft towers with the pivoting arm and a pivot point at 15 ft. well I hope to have the pipes delivered in the next few weeks.

[ghurd]

What type of diodes got smoked?

And what were the blades?

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