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  1. P

    What do I need to know to calculate size of single phase motor?

    About 20 years ago I bought an old table saw from a local school. I only had single phase at the time so I changed the motor and switchgear as it was 450V. I'm thinking of buying a 3 phase 50s bandsaw and have the same problem, but I can't remember how to work out the size of the replacement...
  2. R

    Starter motor not cranking

    Renault clio mk2 not cranking over. Battery reading good voltage. Changed starter motor for new one but same issue. Bench tested old starter and working fine. Noted that when I place jumer cable on negative battery terminal and then to engine to ground it starts not problem. I've taken off the...
  3. N

    Electrical motor power cable

    Hi there, This is my first time on this forum. I hope I am in the right place because I need some knowledge that I don't have. But first, I'm Niels, I'm 18 years old and I'm from the Netherlands. Now here is my problem: I've got an old electromotor that I want to fix. The first step in that...
  4. R

    Washing Machine Motor Tacho Testing

    Hello all Just looking at a Samsung EcoBubble washing machine that's fairly new and been an issue for some time apparently. It's in the sister-in-law's garage. She says she's had the Samsung guy out to it 3 times under warranty and it still doesn't work. She has no idea what was done to it...
  5. J

    Motor earth

    I’ve recently seen a motor wired directly from the local isolator to the motor terminal box in 3 core 1.5mm cable. The gland has been made off into a threaded hole in the motor terminal box and at the isolator end directly connected to the incoming swa from the MCC by means using a flylead. My...
  6. D

    Can you use a single phase motor to create three phase power.

    This might sound like a stupid question so apologies in advance. So I had a random thought in my head. So I was wondering if I was to use a single phase motor to spin a three phase generator to create three phase power, would you be able to create more power then the single phase motor is...
    • David345
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  7. M

    Can I Just replace a 3phase motor with a single phase on my lathe?

    I have a metal lathe, 1.5hp, 3phase, 575v motor. Can I just replace the motor with a single phase,220v motor? Would all the lathe wiring , switches, relays work? IF so, what HP motor should I buy? Thanks,
  8. D

    How to choose proper VFD for our motor.

    My motor is 3phase induction motor of which has 3KW of output max. power and max. speed is 320RPM out put torque range is 80-120Nm So, which VFD is proper suitable for it, and how to choose it.
  9. B

    Seimec 3 phase motor plate shows wiring for 240v? Can I have 1 phase out of it?

  10. P

    Connecting Supply For Motor

    Have been asked a question which I am not 100% on, and I have never been asked before. Motors have 6 studs inside the terminal chamber, U1, V1, W1, and then the internal wiring of the motor and the studs on the opposite side of the chamber read W2, U2, and V2. If the motor is a Star...
  11. C

    Motor installation

    Ok, say you had a constant operating 25 or 60kw motor in the UK. How would you wire this up? What type of MCB, fuse, starter, overload protection, wire ect would you use? Basically the rules and typical setup that you would see out on the job.
  12. B

    How to make a car heater blower motor fan turn in the opposite direction

    2009 Lexus IS350 blower motor turns in the wrong direction and sucks air instead of blowing air out of my vents. I am trying to figure a way to make the fan spin the other way. I live on a small island and getting a new blower motor imported would take about 2 - 3 months to get here right now...
  13. D

    Motor question

    Hi all . I need help with a question thats been set by an interview panel . “ Describe a step-by-step DOL starter overload replacement and how you would check for the correct amps adjustment.” Any help would be greatly appreciated.
  14. midsomerdave

    Motor wiring. 1 or 3 phase?

    Hello all. I have a problem that I'm sure someone can help with. The electric motor I have (pics attached) has no ratings plate. There are no supply wires shown, just the internal connection box wiring. The picture of the wiring diagram looks to be single phase but the box wiring has me...
  15. J

    DC supply for a shunt wound motor

    Hi hope you can help me. I bought an old potters wheel for my wife, it has a 0.33HP DC Shunt motor but the supply is fried. what supply unit would be appropriate to buy, please? The motor plate says 220, 2.5 Amp, it is a Normand motor. Currently the speed control is from a foot pedal connected...
  16. H

    Food processor motor burn

    Hi, Actually, I am from india. My relative in USA (CA) sent me the Black&decker Food processor. For a few week, it was working fine. one day it stops working. it smells like it was burnt. I did some research and my idea in India the residential voltage is single phase 230V(L1& N). and in ca...
  17. James

    Motor capacitors

    I have been given a compressor motor and asked if I can make it work. It is missing its capacitors, anyone fancy guiding me through specifying the correct ones and how to wire them? Pretty please. P.s. it’s a favour for someone, if it was a chargeable job, it would be off to the rewind shop!
  18. R

    Help with SP motor please

    I'd really appreciate some help with a single phase motor driving a mixing machine. Firstly let me state now I have little experience of motors but am trying to help out a client. The mixer mechanics were fully serviced by others with new bearings and runs smoothly. Before being serviced the 125...
  19. V

    Hello, we have a M35G 25040B Starter Motor and unsure of what it fits, can anyone tell us what this goes into??

    M35G 25040B Starter Motor and unsure of what it fits, can anyone tell us what this goes into?? 12V 9 tooth, earth return. we think maybe for a boat??
  20. A

    Attic Fan motor won't run

    I have an attic fan on a thermostat. I can hear it turn on; but, the motor hums but the blades don't turn. There is nothing obstructing the blades and they turn by hand. Don't know where to start.
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