Tricks of the trade

Kinda of a trick, more like a fix

On the re501 5l rotovap, heres the fix to the noisy motor. Its motor lash, from what usalabs tech support called it. It makes a horrible shaking/off balance vibration.

Fix
Remove 5l bf
Remove motor cover (3x small screws)
Carefully loosen 4x motor mount screws about 2-4mm max.
Wiggle motor back and fourth, gently.
Tighten those 4x motor mount screws
Turn on and see of it still vibrates or is back to normal.

This fixed mine.

I couldnt go over 72rpm last night, was vibrating way too much. Now smooth as can be.

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