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2 nights ago I was working in the garage, fixing a leak on the fuel level sender and stripping my petrol Flymo down as the speed regulator vane had decided to work itself loose! I started the compressor so I could blow away the dirt and grass from the mower before I removed the carb. When finished for the evening I forgot to tun the compressor off no biggie normally as when it kicks in the house lights flicker slightly which reminds me that I have left the bloody thing on. Last night I remembered that I hadn't turned it off and wondered why I hadn't noticed the disco lighting! So popped out to the garage to be met with an acrid burning smell as soon as I opened the door. A quick look at the compressor, after finally switching it off, revealed that the compressor part had stalled (very hard to turn it by hand, possible bearing failure) and had jammed the electric motor. This had got hot enough to melt the plastic components attached to the motor. I found the cooling fan and housing on the floor next to the compressor! I dread to think what could have happened instead of just a meltdown!
