Can someone help me with this motor?

[MrChesil94]

Hi, I'm currently bought all the parts to make a diy 3d print shredder following advice from various resources.

I purchased everything I believe is required.

The one problem I'm struggling with though is woring the motor up.

I'm currently using a TEC 1.5kw single phase motor which has the capacitors already wired in by manufacturer. I would like to use this with a stop start push button which I have at my disposal.

If someone could kindly help my dream come true of shredding 3d waste by helping me with the wiring diagram, I'm be forever grateful!

 

[Moley]

What voltage are you using? The first photo shows an advert for a 240v motor but the plate on the motor shows it's 110v

 

[MrChesil94]

What voltage are you using? The first photo shows an advert for a 240v motor but the plate on the motor shows it's 110v

240v

 

[Moley]

In that case that motor is no good to you. It's marked up as 110v

 

[MrChesil94]

In that case that motor is no good to you. It's marked up as 110v

My error it is 110v

 

[MrChesil94]

I can't change the motor. Can I still utilise the 110v motor?

Ma bad, I believe i used the wrong photo there. It is meant to be 110v

 

[MrChesil94]

In that case that motor is no good to you. It's marked up as 110v

Could I use a 240v to 110v transformer to convert as buying another motor to cater for this is not doable at this time

 

[Moley]

Hi
I'm getting a bit confused by your answers. Is your supply definitely 230v (normal house supply) or 110v (factory/industrial supply) ?
If it's 230v then you'll be better off buying a new motor. The cost of a step down transformer that can supply a high enough continuous current would be around the same or more than a new motor. Have you bought the motor recently? Perhaps the supplier would part exchange for a 230v version?

 

[Zimmerin]

You would have been better to seek advice before shopping.
Yes the motor is wrong, no real solution other than sell it and buy another.
Also that "starter" cannot be wired to the motor, you need a contactor as well.
i.e the buttons you show in the photo are used to pull in, drop out a contactor which is then wired to the motor.

 

[MrChesil94]

In that case that motor is no good to you. It's marked up as 110v

Could I use a 240v to 110v transformer to convert as buying another motor to cater for this is not doable at this time

You would have been better to seek advice before shopping.
Yes the motor is wrong, no real solution other than sell it and buy another.
Also that "starter" cannot be wired to the motor, you need a contactor as well.
i.e the buttons you show in the photo are used to pull in, drop out a contactor which is then wired to the motor.

Thanks for your help, I've decided to send the motor back as the company have accepted it. I have found a replacement, so just wanted to check that this will work

You would have been better to seek advice before shopping.
Yes the motor is wrong, no real solution other than sell it and buy another.
Also that "starter" cannot be wired to the motor, you need a contactor as well.
i.e the buttons you show in the photo are used to pull in, drop out a contactor which is then wired to the motor.

 

[Zimmerin]

Could I use a 240v to 110v transformer to convert as buying another motor to cater for this is not doable at this time

Thanks for your help, I've decided to send the motor back as the company have accepted it. I have found a replacement, so just wanted to check that this will work

Yes, that looks fine from an electrical point of view. I assume you know if that size motor has the required torque for your application.

 

[MrChesil94]

Yes, that looks fine from an electrical point of view. I assume you know if that size motor has the required torque for your application.

Yes the torque fits the application. Thank you for confirmation

 

[MrChesil94]

Yes the torque fits the application. Thank you for confirmation

I'm guessing I'll still need a contactor and overload relay along with a stop and start button?

 

[MrChesil94]

Yes, that looks fine from an electrical point of view. I assume you know if that size motor has the required torque for your application.

I also ordered these from screwfix which I believe will suit my application. Also will this relay work from amazon?