Trouble with drill when mixing thinset - TilersForums.com

[Rosa]

Hi!
I was using my drill to mix the thinset and smoke started to come out of it and it smelled like burning.
Has this happened to anyone else or it is only my cheap drill not been up to the job?
Is there a way to prevent this?
Thanks for any advice

 

[WetSaw]

Use a proper mixer or a better drill. Maybe you were trying to mix too much at once and too thick for your drill to cope with.

 

[GoneGuy]

I always mix with a paddle mixer, unless it’s grout and use my cordless drill

 

[roadking]

Think you may need a new drill

 

[Simon Dale]

Used our paddle drill outside in a blizzard, smoked and stopped working. Hit it with a hammer next day and works

 

[Rosa]

Thanks guys,
Yes pdc it was thick..4 adhesive for 1 water in weigh, and I pour all together. About 8 kg..
Addey I guess you have a good one?? The cheapie ones might break also and the others are very expensive...t's only one diy job...
New drill is on the list yes!
Thanks for your answers

 

[Rosa]

Hahah no way! I will definitely try that!
Thanks Simon

 

[GoneGuy]

Thanks guys,
Yes pdc it was thick..4 adhesive for 1 water in weigh, and I pour all together. About 8 kg..
Addey I guess you have a good one?? The cheapie ones might break also and the others are very expensive...t's only one diy job...
New drill is on the list yes!
Thanks for your answers

This is the one I have, had it 2 years
Energer ENB677MIX 1220W Paddle Mixer 230-240V - https://www.NoLinksToThis/p/energer-enb677mix-1220w-paddle-mixer-230-240v/6283k

 

[Time's Ran Out]

Keep an eye on Aldi - they often have good value mixing paddles for £49.00!
CTD are doing Rubi for the same just now.

 

[Rosa]

Thanks a million guys, those are affordable

 

[Unused Account 1]

Get a mixer with decent size motor just got a 1600 erbauer from screwfix decent price last one lasted 3 years ,easily mixes a bag at a time

 

[Brian the Tile]

My mixing paddle is on the end of my arm its called a hand with a trowel in it,forearms like popeye

 

[Qwerty]

I mix all adhesive by hand, SLC by mixer & grout by cordless with mixer

 

[Dumbo]

I mix all adhesive by hand, SLC by mixer & grout by cordless with mixer

But you have forearms like a bison's neck

 

[Rosa]

Shops are close so for now it's by hand...already a moster blister in my hand. Brian and plan I'll be terrified to shake hands with you!