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I've got the Yr 10 'remainers' helping me with the faculty clean-up/out - moving equipment, carrying stuff to the skip, etc. YAY
They're also checking the large amounts of old/unused electrical equipment currently taking up cupboard space in labs.

We have DC motors that are fixable - can anyone advise me on this please?
Ours have a wooden base, with a sticker that reads: KENIS (Kagaku Kyoeisha Ltd).
I'm wondering if it's possible to get replacement parts for them - most need new 'brushes' on the bits that rub against the shaft.
Not sure if I've even got the terminology correct, so am hoping you'll understand what I mean!

Many thanks in advance,

Often they just need polishing on the commutator that's the bit the brushes rub on
If they are carbon type with spring many firms make them just take size.
most I have are just brass strips bent to rub against commutator

Thanks Ocker,

These are missing the 'brushes' altogether.

Who would I take them to for fixing?

You could bat your eyelash's at the local auto electrician or TV tech

Gee - that'll be fun

Thanks, Ocker!!