Electric slides

I never was able to line dance! Lol

Mine just stalls when it is done. Quits moving, release the switch.

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On all three of mine, the motor clutches internally with some sort of mechanism that makes a ratcheting sound.

It sounds like that is the kind you have.

So as i understand mine, that clutching/ratcheting mechanism is supposed to commence when you have the right pressure on the slide mechanism weather in or out.

i release my switches as soon as i hear the ratcheting. Been doing it for years.

When new, my bedroom slide kinda demolished the opening and closing mounts underneath. Turns out that mechanism had stops that were not adjusted right at the factory. So that particular slide hits a properly adjusted stop both ways and then clutches/ratchets. I know cus this old geaser had to set up the new stuff under the bed.

never had that issue. Knock on wood.:C

lhenry8113 wrote:
Good idea to get some extra shear pins and carry tools to replace it if necessary--"been there-done that"--Lars

Mcmaster carr had some. Got a 5-pack just incase. Standard pin stated a 8500lb shear rating. They had HD pins rated at 12,000lb. I went with those.

It seems that both of my slides contact at the top first when going out and the bottom takes a bit longer to make full contact. It also seems to level the slide during the last little bit. Guess I'll work on being a little quicker on the release of the switch. Thanks !

Good idea to get some extra shear pins and carry tools to replace it if necessary--"been there-done that"--Lars

We have electric slides and have learned to get off the switch when the rubber seal gaskets are just compressed. We practiced this when we first bought this fiver new in 2000. We use the slides a lot and have never had a problem with the electrical slide mechanism.

Same here I try and get my finger off the switch at the first click!

As soon as the noise changes I get my finger off the switch as quick as I can.