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  1. J

    3 phase starter switch

    All , Was asked to have a look at a 3 phase switch (but it has 3+N and D2 and 14), but it aint looks like theres a 400v coil in it .Didnt have time to trace the wires out ..., Is this normal and can you tell me without seeing if I need it maybe i can just swapfor a 3 pole .....thanks
  2. La Poste

    2391 practical DOL starter

    Greetings all. I am trying to get a few things straight in my head before Tuesday. The main thing I am not sure about is this three phase motor starter. The way I was gong to tackle it was to R1+R2 it. Starting at the DB link L1 -E, get examiner to hold contactor and measure at the socket and...
  3. J

    4mm 4 core SWA feeding 32amp 5 pin TPN socket

    Hi, Just carried out a job today and it's been playing on my mind ever since. Basically I installed a 5 pin TPN socket to supply a compressor. The compressor load is 7.5kw, star delta starter. I decided to go for plug and socket arrangement because the board is close to full capacity and they...
  4. L

    car kill toggle switch

    Hi Guys, I am planning to install a kill switch on my car on the starter however I am not very good with electronics and ... , I have done an extensive research and here is where i am at : 1. I understand that my starter motor probably would want a high amper such as 70amp or so. 2. the...
  5. B

    Single phase motor & DOL starter

    Hi all Any industrial electricians in the house ? Having decided to move my old Harrison L5 lathe to a more suitable location in my workshop, I have taken the opportunity to give the lathe a full re-paint & light re-furb ( God knows it needs it ) As part of the re-furb I thought that I...
  6. K

    new starter

    Hi All Always a bit nervous with a first message on a forum, suppose its just getting used to the site. I have over the past few months been reading some of your posts, on various subjects and found them excellent, very infrormative, which is a credit to those who regularly reply to members...
  7. D

    new starter to solar very soon!

    where can i find an idiot guide to installing solar panels please? never done this aspect of work before as an electrician, so naturally im a little worried? i will just be an installer on the job, and it will be signed off by the company thankyou
  8. 9

    overload setting for a D.O.L starter, 0.65Kw motor

    overload setting for a D.O.L starter, 0.65Kw motor, I have got 1.2A i am just wanting someone to clarifly this please
  9. P

    Test on a single phase dol starter

    Hi there I've got an exam in a few weeks where I have to test a single phase dol starter, have had no experience in testing one of these and would appreciate any help, maybe a step by step guide on the test, much appreciated, thanks.
  10. R

    DOL starter for saw bench.

    I need to replace a strater on a saw bench. I woukld just like to clarify how i intend doing it. Live -L1 which is looped the start sw N- L2 which is linked to A2 start wired in series to stop button out of stop button to A1 T1 of overload to motor T2 linked up to L3 T3 which is N to...
  11. yellowvanman

    Starter kit for hire

    Just done my Assessment with Elecsa and used a 3 panel starter kit. Panels can be mounted on a flat roof (with penetrations), patio or on the garden! Will hire out the whole lot for short periods for you to install, practise testing, use as 1st install for assessment, dismantel and return. PM...
  12. M

    DOL starter and switches

    Hi, I have a Dol starter which i would like to use for my single phase irrigation pump. The Coil on the contactor is 240v. there are 3 lines in L1 L2 L3. It is connected to a 17 - 25 amp overload. I know that I have to link the wires together some how, T1 to L3?? There is a start button on the...
  13. S

    dol starter

    Anybody used TEND starters and overloads? Pretty cheap, but are they worth it? Cheers!
  14. W

    setting a dol starter thermal overload

    as in the title can anyone help with selecting and setting the limit on a thermal overload relay, the motor is rated at 2.2 KW single phase, is it a case of run the motor at full load, clamp measure the max A then set the overload just above, or set the overload to just below the max CC Capacity...
  15. A

    3 phase supply no neutral how do i get neutral for the contactor coil??

    Hi I wander if anyone can help? I have just wired up 2 3 phase motors on a Farm for a Auger System, I have ran in a 3 phase supply from a nearby J.B. There is only 3 phase wires and the outer armour of the cable connected to the body of the box as the earth on the J.B. I have run these into...
  16. A

    3 phase dol starter help

    Hi, hope someone can help with this, i just bought a new dol starter from my air compressor its a 16 amp starter just need to know what colour wires go where? it has three top connections l1, l2, l3, three lower for supply t1, t2, t3 with a separate pe for yellow/green i take it, so the wires i...
  17. S

    direct online revers starter

    Hi there by off chance looking for a wiring diagram for this if possible but it has also got an indicator light on it as well
  18. E

    WEG Direct online starter HELP!!

    Hi wondered if anyone can help me fit this direct online starter as I am fairly new to working with motors and starters. This is a link to the wiring diagram I am using http://www.scribd.com/doc/21761778/DOL-Starter I am using the single phase connections but I'm not sure how the starter is...
  19. S

    e/stop in shaker starter circuit

    I have been asked to incorporate an e/stop into a fan shaker starter.The starter has a fan contactor,shaker contactor and a fan shaker timer and run down timer. The actual starter unit has its own isolating switch and there is also an isolator adjacent to the starter(approx 6 inches away).The...
  20. A

    need help on what settings to put in a D.O.S starter for a 0.65Kw three phase motor

    if i have got a 0.65Kw three phase motor does anybody know what i need to change thew settings to in the D.O.S starter??
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