Powerball failing to maintain speed

[amure_87]

A few weeks ago I noticed that my Powerball was seeming abnormally loud, so I decided to take it apart and have a look inside. I used the 'bash the Powerball with a dumbbell to crack it open' method.
Looking at the innards of my newly-opened Powerball I saw a couple of cracks in the rotor - I don't know if these cracks occurred as a result of someone dropping my Powerball at some point, or whether I was a bit too violent in getting it open.
Anyways, ever since I put the Powerball back together it has failed to maintain any speed when I try and start it up. It refuses to go any faster than about 1500rpm, before slowing down to a complete stop.

I'd be grateful for any light that anybody could shed on this situation. Reasons for why my 'ball is behaving like this, or solutions to the problem would be great.

Thanks,
Daniel

[Enda]

Hi Daniel,

I'm sorry to hear of this difficulty with your Powerball.

Occasionally the rotor can crack - generally from the ball being dropped at some stage, which will affect its smooth operation in the way you have described.

Could you please email liz@powerballs.com about the rotor and she'll ensure that a replacement part is dispatched.

Regards

Enda
--

[-=-BLiZZaRD-=-]

I also have this problem and i have no idea why can't i get over 1500rpm So can anyone help?

[Enda]

I also have this problem and i have no idea why can't i get over 1500rpm So can anyone help?

Hi BLiZZaRD,

Can you confirm if the ball is simply slowing down as you try to operate it, or if it sounds rough and has a consistent 'knocking' noise?

Thanks

Enda
--

[-=-BLiZZaRD-=-]

It slows down when i try to operate it and there is a knocking noise also....

[Enda]

It slows down when i try to operate it and there is a knocking noise also....

I would say that its a matter of not managing to get the right technique going BLiZZaRD...

How long have you got the Powerball? If its a new/recent purchase it may be that you haven't managed to get the right technique yet. If so, have a look at the 'Starting Powerball' video here which should help you a bit.

Regards

Enda
--

[-=-BLiZZaRD-=-]

Dude, i've got powerball for 2 months now my record was 11650rpm, so its very very impossible that i can't get it over 1500rpm?!?!? And when i try to spin it it feels like spining air, not a giro, its like spining on empty

[Enda]

Dude, i've got powerball for 2 months now my record was 11650rpm, so its very very impossible that i can't get it over 1500rpm?!?!? And when i try to spin it it feels like spining air, not a giro, its like spining on empty

Well that changes things so...

You will need to take your Powerball apart to see if you can identify if any of the internal parts are damaged. Please follow our FAQs to do this and in particular look out for the following common problems:

- 'ruts' in the spheres
- a worn support band
- crack in the rotor itself

If you do notice any damaged part, please email liz@powerballs.com and indicate the part required, with a link to this thread. Please also include what is written on the grip-band of the ball so that the correct part can be sent to you.

Regards

Enda
--

[-=-BLiZZaRD-=-]

Will do :P.... But is it possible to send you guys my powerball and check it and change parts that are broken? That would be much better for me, cos i am known in my family as a broker :P

[Enda]

Absolutely,

You can return the Powerball to us (at your cost) - we recommend that you use a recorded service to ensure its save arrival.

The address is:

Repairs Department
RPM Sports
Nenagh Road
Thurles
Co Tipperary
Ireland

Once we get the Powerball (please include details of the problem and your contact details with email address) we'll take a look and aim for a 24 hour turnaround.

Regards

Enda
--