starter

  1. jaydub

    DOL Starter / Contactor questions...

    Hi guys, I have very limited experience with starters and contactors as my work has always been domestic and have not once come across either that I've needed to work on. Until now... I have been asked if I can update a swimming pool control panel and I think I have the general idea but am...
  2. R

    No Start - No Crank issue, starter relay help needed

    Hello guys, just found the forum while searching for electrical help with my car not starting. I have a no start no crank issue. It's been running fine until yesterday. Car is an Astra H 1.7 CDTI 2004. With the ignition on, all dash lights are on but no crank. Brand new battery fully...
  3. Simon-0116

    3ph star delta starter motor drawing high amps

    Star delta starter / motor problem. Starter starts runs as should on bench with no motor connected. Getting 230v to e on all 6 uvw 1s and uvw2. 415 u1 to v2 etc etc. But nothing 1 to 2s. As expected. When motor connected up. (Single speed) it takes 3a in start on all . Drops into run fine but...
  4. Loki

    2391-52 dol starter question

    Hi, I was hoping for some advice regarding testing a circuit with a dol start in it? As ive not yet work on one. I was thinking for R1+R2 i could test L1 at the db to L1 on the dol input & then L1 output on dol to plugs then add them & r2 to get R1 + Would this be ok for the exam practical...
  5. david dutton

    Will 240V fluorescent tube starter work at 110v?

    Hi, I'm a novice looking for advice. I need to replace the fluorescent tube and starter on my American pinball machine. The current tube and starter operate at 110v The tube is a F18T 8CW which seems to be available in UK so I've ordered one of those. The existing starter is a UL brand with...
  6. T

    Your starter for a bonus of ten no conferring

    Hi your favourite poster of the month calling again. So everything works fine except 1 unit out of 12 on the call button. I repeat everything else is working fine except the call button on one unit. So the sharper eyed among you will see the white/blue is drifting around with nowhere to live...
  7. J

    Need Help At Four Stroke Combustion Engine

    Hi, I’m making a training tool/website to help people learn about engineering, but I’ve got a bit of a problem. I was working on 3D model of an engine and labelling parts etc. but there is one piece whose function I do not known (see below image). I’ve asked around but no one I know seems to...
  8. C

    Dol starter

    Hey guys posted a simular thread earlier regarding a dol starter, anyways popped down to check it out tonight, everything's seems to be ok, iv tested the nc and no terminals and etc etc, issue is you press the stop button and it takes a split second to stop. Should it not be an instant stop...
  9. C

    Dol starter

    Never really touched on motors always been domestic, any ways il cut to the chase, got a job dol starter 3ph not stopping on em stop button, am I right in assuming it can only be the dol stater is nakered, and just replace it, or could it be deeper and be overload setting wrong etc etc. Also to...
  10. T

    Newlec starter switch wiring

    Good Afternoon All, I have just bought second had elderly lathe off eBay.co.uk. It is fitted with a single phase motor and all works OK except the red "off" button on the Newlec starter switch does not function. I would like to rectify this. It is wired up with the live feed into T1...
  11. N

    Advice please to replace this saw bench switch

    Hi... I purchased this circular saw bench locally for a good price and while it works great the switch on it has worried/annoyed me from the off and wanted to replace it ASAP .. Hopefully you can see it's a two pin socket connection into this on off switch.. I would like to replace it with an...
    • Noods
    • Thread
    • advice attach bench motor please replace starter switch
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  12. T

    Star Delta motor into DOL starter?

    Hello everyone. I have a new star delta pump (7 core flying lead) that has to be made off into a DOL single contactor starter. Is this possible and does anyone know how?
  13. B

    hot start problem

    I have an annoying problem with my Chevy Camper. When it is cold the starter turns nicely. When it is hot, the starter turns very very slowly and occasionally it will fire up. otherwise I have to leave it for ten minutes or so. I fitted a new starter and a new heavy duty battery and new...
    • blackvelvet
    • Thread
    • battery engine problem reading start starter volts
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Auto Electrician Forum
  14. W

    New starter again

    Hi all im after some advice, please. its been 35 years plus, since I worked on domestic installs. I did the old 236 electrical course in conjunction with my 5 year apprenticeship. Yesterday I completed the 17th edition course at my local college. Anyway my question is, what do I now need to...
    • Wozzer
    • Thread
    • again new starter
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Business Related
  15. L

    Motor starter inspection

    We have a motor starter for a 1.5kw motor that have both been out of service for around 5 years. We plan on bringing this motor and starter back into service. My question is, is there an official checklist with certification to a standard such as bs7671? For this fitness for service inspection...
  16. M

    3 phase motor

    Hi all Its not often i work with 3 phase so am looking for a bit of advise on cable and circuit breaker size. I have a job to install an isolator for a motor extraction in a small spray booth getting installed in a workshop. I was planning on using 2.5mm single core cable in already installed...
  17. A

    AM2 Concerns

    I've got my AM2 in a couple of weeks, i've been trying to not overlook anything in my preparation which may have caused me to start over thinking things. So ill probably just keep posting random thoughts on this thread for next couple of weeks. But for now: -When filling in the installation...
  18. joel89

    Rotary resistance starter advice

    hi all, just looking at upgrading a george ellison old fillled rotary resistance starter on our forging hammer (the starter is pre-war 1924) the contacts are worn and the mechanical lever springs are also worn been temp fixing it for a year or 2 now, the motor is a 3ph 415v slip ring motor (big...
  19. G

    Single phase compressor starter.

    Hi there, This is my first post, I hope you guys and girls may be able to help and please be patient haha. I have been asked by a friend if I could wire up a compressor for him, now the compressor is second hand so comes with no information or paper work with it what so ever. After trying to...
  20. G

    push button starter wiring for offroad truck

    Hi all, I am looking for some advice, I have a offroad race truck and want to install a push button start on it. I want to be able to have a mom button that when the engine is stopped will engage the starter but when the engine is running I want it to be inactive so it doesn't try to engage...
Best EV Chargers
Best EV Chargers by Electrical2Go! The official electric vehicle charger supplier.

OFFICIAL SPONSORS

Electrical Goods - Electrical Tools - Brand Names Electrician Courses Green Electrical Goods PCB Way Electrical Goods - Electrical Tools - Brand Names Pushfit Wire Connectors Electric Underfloor Heating Electrician Courses
These Official Forum Sponsors May Provide Discounts to Regular Forum Members - If you would like to sponsor us then CLICK HERE and post a thread with who you are, and we'll send you some stats etc

YOUR Unread Posts

Daily, weekly or monthly email

Receive a daily, weekly, or monthly email containing a digest of new and recently updated threads.
UK Tiling Forum | Tilers Forums
UK Tiling Forum by Tilers Forums UK
Plumbers Forums | Plumbing Advice | Gas Forum
Electrician Tips from Professional Electricians
JBOD Forums: a forum for JBOD storage server advice
JBOD Suppliers: JBOD Storage Server Supplies
Back
Top