tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-946326014748728705.post8323559746271380276..comments2022-07-15T09:00:26.399+00:00Comments on The Treadmill Engineer: Calibrating the speed on a treadmillThe Treadmill Engineerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14655842688764296395noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-946326014748728705.post-16846545674540193952018-05-17T17:49:11.036+00:002018-05-17T17:49:11.036+00:00Hi John - this could be a symptom of a dry or stic...Hi John - this could be a symptom of a dry or sticking or worn running belt. Try adding 10-15ml of silicone oil and if that does not help then you may need a new running belt. You should not normally need a increase the speed or torque unless you have changed the MCB or the motor in which case this can be done for fine tuning the new components. The Treadmill Engineerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14655842688764296395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-946326014748728705.post-73302456702679239032018-05-17T02:12:04.016+00:002018-05-17T02:12:04.016+00:00I have a Proform 9000, when I step on the belt it ...I have a Proform 9000, when I step on the belt it slows the speeds up bit also speeds up when walking up hill, there is no torque screw on this board. If I adjust the speed up will the torque go up as well? Thank You! For a treadmill with the supposed most HP in its class, I'm sure something is wrong, I can slow the belt down or speed it up with my feet quite easily and it makes it feel very cheap. Any advice would be appreciated. John Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15781627198648337721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-946326014748728705.post-34349554286855564592016-06-23T08:48:27.607+00:002016-06-23T08:48:27.607+00:00Hi - Yes I agree. Always remove the power source a...Hi - Yes I agree. Always remove the power source and be aware that there are capacitors that can store charge for several minutes after power off, so its best to wait 5 minutes for these to discharge before going in! You can also check the speed by measuring the length of the running belt and then counting the revolutions in one minute. You can then calculate the speed which can be easier than using a tacho. I find tacho's can be a little variable unless you have access to a good quality one!The Treadmill Engineerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14655842688764296395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-946326014748728705.post-16058165334514811862016-06-22T13:16:54.839+00:002016-06-22T13:16:54.839+00:00Thanks for sharing!
I've got a basic Reebok ...Thanks for sharing! <br /><br />I've got a basic Reebok i-run s that I'm positive the speed is incorrect. I took a look inside and believe I've located the potentiometer, a small black box with a screw in the center of it. Being an absolute novice with electronics I think I'll end up taking my time using the tacho, then unplug it all, adjust the pot, plug back in and try the tacho, etc until I get it close enough. Will that work or does the pot need power while being adjusted? <br /><br />Ignorance may make the process more involved but will calm my nerves! Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13673854283967682698noreply@blogger.com