motors

  1. L

    Electric motors

    Hi guys, With Chrismas coming up I wonder if any of you could recommend any good books detailing how electric motors work (or any websites). I have a couple of books that gloss over the basics but would really looking for a book that can show me how/where the windings run inside the motor from...
  2. S

    Changing motors

    I have been asked to do a job in a car wash/ accident repair shop. /they have just bought 2 pieces of 2nd hand equipment, An industrial extractor fan (9A) and a roller shutter door (2A). The motors are 3 phase, but the supply is single phase. I have not had any experience with changing motors...
    • Southern Spark
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    • aus changing motors
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Australia
  3. K

    Motors

    I’ve asked Lenny to set up a new sticky thread for motors and their control. I hope others will help with diagrams and theories for the benefit of others.
  4. G

    Linear Motors and PLC's

    Hi, I am looking for some info on a project that I am going to carry out at work in the near future. It's good idea in theory, but i'm afraid that i may not be able to put it into practice. So I'm trying to see if any of you have seen a similar application and may be able to point me in the...
  5. J

    Testing with Motors in Installation

    Hi all, It suddenly occurred to me that i'm not 100% on how to perform tests with a motor in the circuit :-S damn so many things to remember for the 2391!! Wish it was open book :) Any help appreciated Ben
  6. M

    3 phase motors

    Why do theese motors require a start up circuit? What is the function of the phase monitor?
  7. S

    motors book or information

    I am after a book that will purely be on motors and generators, basically for revision that will describe the different types and what they could be used for, single, 3 phase etc, does anyone know of anything available? thanks in advance.
  8. G

    Linear Motors

    Hi, Just wondering if anyone has much experience with Linear Motors? I am going to use one for an application but I'm not sure whether I should use an electric or pneumatic motor. I want the more precise of the two. It's not 'nano' precise i'm looking for or anything like that. As I have no...
  9. E

    Electric Motors

    Downloaded a handy utility recently from itunes, an app called electric motors. found it very useful, essentially a ready reckoner for switchgear and cable sizing for dol & star delta motors. The app was developed with the european market in mind.
  10. D

    Motors - help!

    Hi all. Brand new to this forum malarky, so be gentle! I need some help here. Been in the trade for many years, have 16th, 17th, 2391 etc. But never went to college until now. I am doing to 2330 level 3 without the college time (mortgage / family etc...) I just took the level 3 practicals and...
    • digitalnanny
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    • aus help help! motors
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Australia
  11. T

    3 phase motors ratings

    Hello you clever motor men ive not had a lot to do with motors, what I would like to is if for example a 3 phase motor is quoted as 6kw (forgetting the kva and power factor for a mo) would it normally mean 6kw overall or 6kw per phase ?
    • trebor
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    • 3 phase aus factor motor motors phase ratings
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Australia
  12. W

    motors and starters help!

    lads i have to install and connect a sprinkler system for a bowls green its pretty basic really i have a control unit which is a 6 channel timeswitch which open the sprinkler valves, a float switch for the water tank, and a water pump powered by a 2.2kw motor.(motor to have an independant...
    • Welchyboy
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    • aus help help! motors
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Australia
  13. S

    PV run motors

    Got a retractable pool cover, run by two motors either side slide back. Motors are fed by a PV panel. Very simple set up. However I am limited to these installs. Would it be a good educated guess to say because neither motors are working there would be a fault with the PV panel? Both...
    • SimpleSimon
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    • aus motors
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Australia
  14. J

    240v car ramp motor issue

    hi everyone First and foremost id like to apologise, I am not an electrician I just would like a bit of your knowledge if any of you can help id be iternally thankful. I recently bought a 2 post car ramp that's single phase, not modifed to be but is actually made as a single phase...
  15. M

    3 Phase problems

    Hi all, can someone please provide me with a list of the most common faults that you will encounter with 3 phase equipment such as ac units, motors, etc. Cheers Boys.
    • millwall ken
    • Thread
    • 3 phase aus faults motor motors phase problems
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Australia
  16. P

    motors

    how much did i hate motors at college :D bored me to death but for the level 3 you need to get your head round them :D some good videos that hopefully will clear things up and are better than drawings. also thanks to manda for sending me this one. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHSX7ffX70c
  17. C

    Run two motors from one inverter/ESC??

    Hi All, I have an inverter/speed controller that powers a three phase motor. Based on the information provided below, is it possible to run two of these motors off the one inverter? Inverter Spec Motor Spec The motor has a sanding attachment but can only sand one side of a piece...
  18. b-spark

    Single phase motors.

    Hi, I've got in a single phase motor from a machine. The machines been fixed with a new one now. Having more experience on 3 ph motors I've never really come into contact with 1ph motors. My knowledge was the single phase has two windings. One start one run, set 90' apart from eachother. The...
  19. O

    3 Phase Synchronous Motors

    When starting 3 phase synchronous motors, they require a high starting current 4-7 times the full load current. If this current is taken from the 3 phase supply, the phase windings will burn out, to prevent this, they use starters to start 3 phase synchronous motors. There are some methods of...
  20. T

    Testing motor of vacuum cleaner

    My brother has given me his faulty vac withe old "here you are, your a leccy fix this" Anyway now have it in bits in front of me IR tested the mains wire once disconnected from motor and its ok, tested between the terminals on the motor with some steinels and its belling out, does this mean the...
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