Nemesis Lead Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Guys, I have noticed that by the time I finish a reloading session (I load 400 rounds at a time), my Mr. Bulletfeeder starts to give out. It will slowly turn (or just stop) even with no bullets in the hopper. If I remove the plate, it still will not turn. The power light on the cord will be very dim and flicker. However, if I come back in 2 hours, it works fine. The first time it gave out was at about 400 rounds. The next time 350. The latest time it was only 300 rounds in. Has anyone seen this before? Troubleshooting in the manual has nothing on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 I would ask Rick. rick@mrbulletfeeder.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken_Bird Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 My best guess is that it is overheating. Maybe a wire inside, maybe just some gunk or debris but something may be causing the motor to overheat. I use mine up to 2,000 rounds at a time. Have never had a problem. Google Mr Bullet Feeder, not the Double Alpha guys but you can find the original site. Email Rick and ask for his help. He designed and built this puppy. Really a nice guy as well. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dansedgli Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 Mine is the same. Turning the voltage knob doesn't speed up or slow it down like it used to. Would be keen to know how to fix it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemesis Lead Posted August 1, 2014 Author Share Posted August 1, 2014 Thanks guys. I sent an email to Rick and will let you all know what he says. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck223 Posted August 1, 2014 Share Posted August 1, 2014 It's sounding like the power supply itself might be giving out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brassaholic13 Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 Power supply or rheostat would be my guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RePete Posted August 2, 2014 Share Posted August 2, 2014 I have an original KISS Bulletfeeder and have had zero issues with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dansedgli Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 (edited) Did you get a response? Here is my bullet feeder. Without bullets at max speed. All speeds are the same. In this video it had been on for about 30 seconds. Edited August 9, 2014 by dansedgli Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemesis Lead Posted August 9, 2014 Author Share Posted August 9, 2014 I did. Motor burned out. They are sending a new motor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tripod Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Add me to the list. Motor gave up after 6000 rounds purchased the unit in September 2014 from Shooters Connection. I've emailed Rick who I understand is the developer and Double Alpha Academy who made improvements. My motor just started turning very slow even when empty. From what I see posted in this thread my problem is similar. I hope I hear back from Rick or DAA soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dansedgli Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 DAA sent me a new one. It was older than yours though. The replacement looks exactly the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nghthwk1911 Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 There was an issue with a run of Motors from a vendor they no longer buy from. If you email DAA, and tell them what is wrong they will ship you a new motor, it is not hard to replace and it fixes this issue. I know I had to do it twice with two that I bought around the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxbat Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 is the developer and Double Alpha Academy who made improvements. Oh, those "improvements"! I have two pre-DAA bulletfeeders, and they have been rock solid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braxton1 Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 is the developer and Double Alpha Academy who made improvements. Oh, those "improvements"! I have two pre-DAA bulletfeeders, and they have been rock solid. I think that the dropper ass'y is a HUGE improvement. The collator? Not so much. I have an original KISS and I've replaced the droppers in both 9 and 40, but that collator just hums right along. I've only blown a fuse in it once. After some time, the nylon parts in the original droppers started sticking and would sometimes drop nothing/sometimes dump everything. I think that the all-metal new version should be more reliable in the long term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickRak2000 Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Any MrBulletfeeder owners that have a motor problem should drop me an e-mail and I'll help get it straightened out. Rick rick@mrbulletfeeder.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tripod Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Both Rick and DAA got back to right away. Great customer service. Received an email from DAA saying a new motor will be shipped to me. Downer part is the 10 to 14 business days. But still happy with both responses I received. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxbat Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Rick has always been super-responsive. Actually, so has been the DAA - in my experience they never ran away from the issues. In my case Saul went an extra mile, so you can feel safe with those guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 Mr bullet feeder is solid and so is Rick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tripod Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Got my replacement motor from DAA at no charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Currently Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 This is what makes me spend my money when I'm on the edge of "do I want it or do I need it!" Waiting for the bonus check to come in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinginlead Posted June 5, 2015 Share Posted June 5, 2015 My motor went Kaput too. Contacted Mr Bullet Feeder, he told me to contact my dealer which was CED. They then put me a new motor int he mail that day. Well, now USPS has lost it so I guess they will have to send me another. What I am worried about the most is when I took the boot off the motor the wires were pinched over the sleeve and not running down the void as they should have been. This could be a source for a spark or short which would make a bad day. Please check your bullet feeders to see how your wires are run and they are not being pinched with the plastic sleeve covering the motor on your bullet feeder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcin c Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Mine died after about 1.5 year and 30,000 rounds. Was told to buy a replacement motor... D AA has some nicely designed products out there,but the quality is comparable to chinese cheapo from the 90's. Everything from holsters to electronics is of glamorous design but poor quality and with constant glitches. I guess a price of being on the bleeding edge of R&D. Or its the business model... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 My MBF(new model) is starting to make much more motor noise. Is this one of the early signs of impending failure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcin c Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Slowing down certainly will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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