Questions tagged [electric-motor]
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Water overflow control system
I want to connect simple floating overflow control switch with a heavy duty relay duty to heavy motor, direct simple footing burn out on heavy load, with type of relay will be suitable?
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Amana refrigerator evaporator fan (that spins OK when hardwired to AC) won't spin inside refrigerator despite 125V input voltage
My 23-year-old Amana BRF20VW refrigerator/freezer stopped chilling food today. I investigated and the evaporator fan (which also circulates cold air to the refrigerator) won't run. Nothing unusual ...
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diagnose pool motor will not run
My pool motor (Haywood 1.0 HP Super Pump) stopped working a few days ago. At the time it was humming when power was on so I figured it was the start capacitor. I ordered a new one and checked the pump ...
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Submersible pump starter - choosing the right relay
A few months ago our submersible pump starter stopped working and the local repair shop guy diagnosed it as a relay issue and replaced it.
While the starter is working fine since then, my concern ...
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What are the advantages of running a power tool on 240 V vs 120 V?
I just purchased a band saw and I have the option of running it at 120 V or, by opening the cover on the motor and swapping around a couple of wires, running it at 240 V.
In general, I understand that ...
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Can I bypass the switchboard and the main control box of a kitchen range hood and connect it directly to power supply?
I have a typical range hood in my kitchen that is not working. I suspect that either the switchboard and/or the main control box are faulty. I don't have access to a professional repair workshop where ...
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Replacement Refrigator Fan Evaporator Motor with same DC measurements as original but bigger, is it safe to install?
I am doing a DIY on my LG refrigerator. My freezer/refrigator fan evaporator motor gave out. I ordered the part but the parts place sent me the wrong motor twice. It is different from the original ...
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Range hood fan motor electrical breakdown noise
The sound is similar to a "buzz" of a high voltage line or a transformer hum. The volume varies with the fan speed rheostat setting and not the actual motor rpm. (Well, more like the ...
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Why live to ground voltage is only 0V (in a 220V AC power outlet & there is also electric shock on the panel)? [closed]
my name is Kelvin. I'm a trainee hydraulic engineer in Indonesia. I apologize if this question has been answered before / if this question is too basic. So we have a problem with electric shock coming ...
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How can I control the speed of this AC motor?
I have this old 1/3 HP AC Motor attached to a furnace fan that I want to control the speed of. I want to slow it down. I have done a lot of research, but I am not an electronics engineer so I get ...
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Motorized Blinds - No Remote, Can't Find The Manufactuer
When I moved here, there were motorized blackout blinds everywhere. They were awesome.
I lost the remote.
I didn't buy them; I can't find the manufacturer. I took too good guesses, and neither remote ...
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Fan motor capacitor replacement
Could I get some help replacing this blown (and very smelly) capacitor from an air conditioner? It's for the fan motor.
The part is available here https://rmscomponents.com.au/shop/appliance-spare-...
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Wiring question on central vac
I have an old central vac unit I would like to use as a dust collector, but I am hesitant about the wiring. It has a double set of low voltage wires. Black and white, and red and green.
Black and ...
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Are there any side-effects of putting a soft-start on a 2-wire well pump?
The house I moved into has a well. I find that the inrush current to the pump is some 26 Amps (normal running is between 6 and 7 amps). The pump is a 240-volt, 2-wire pump. No start capacitor can be ...
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Dishwasher wash motor won't spin, gets hot
About the machine:
Brand: Whirlpool
Model: WDTA50SAKZ0
Warranty: Expired 4 months ago
I bought and installed the dishwasher (brand new) about a year and 4 months ago. Up until 3 weeks ago, I did not ...
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Should I bother adding a starting capacitor to an older motor without one
Our washing machine is starting intermittently, and based on a light film the color of rust/oil below the machine, I suspect lubrication is starting to wear out and increasing friction. The 1/2 HP ...
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Is an overheating motor on electric pressure washer ruined? [closed]
The motor on my electric pressure washer started to smell yesterday after using it for 15 minutes. I knew better, yet I continued to run it periodically for an additional 5-10 minutes over the next ...
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Can I have 2 boatlift motors (rated for a total of 22 Amps), on a old 20 amp circuit if I replace the circuit breaker with a 30amp breaker? [duplicate]
I replaced my 2 boatlift motors with new ones that are each rated for 15amp starting & 11amp continuos,, this takes a total of 30amp starting & 22amp continuos & after a few seconds they ...
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Is it possible to motorize the raising and lowering of cordless blinds?
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We are in the market for some cordless blinds to cover multiple windows in our home. I would love to eventually have motorized blinds (tilt AND raise / lower) that can integrate with Home ...
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How to replace or repair old motor starting switch CR1061-DOA?
I have a General Electric motor starting switch (CR1061-DOA). It is connected to a 3/4 hp electric motor that powers a table saw (pictures and specs of motor here - https://woodworking.stackexchange....
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How to find the cause of electrified refrigerator? [closed]
I bought a new refrigerator and on testing with neon tester I can see current on the metal frame.
It goes away when the refrigerator is cooled and compressor is off.
If refrigerator is shut down for ...
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can I replace two run capacitors with one dual run capacitor?
In this unit https://ameristarhvac.com/wp-content/uploads/pdf/M4AC3-Air-Conditioner-Installation-Manual.pdf
Can I replace the 35uF capacitor and the 6uF capacitor with a 35/5 dual capacitor? If so, ...
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My blender's universal motor shoots micro sparks from the outer coil. Is that normal?
I recently fixed a 767 blender (re-branded) and I've noticed that whenever I engage the safety switch without turning on its motor, it shoots a tiny spark from the inner edge of the outer coil (or ...
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Does this Hampton Bay ceiling fan have a capacitor inside the motor housing?
I have an older Hampton Bay "Andross" ceiling fan which only turns very slowly now (one of the kids fessed-up to using it as a catapult for their stuffed animals). I can't find this model ...
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What should I do if I overheated my drill motor and made it smoke?
I have this Milwaukee corded drill: .
Recently, I pushed the motor too hard while mixing thinset mortar. I got a burnt motor smell and bit of smoke. I have now learned that bigger mixing paddles are ...
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How to measure current draw of AC condenser fan motor, single phase?
This question is a follow-up from a related question about an AC tech recommending a likely unnecessary fan motor replacement. See Rust on outdoor ac fan motor? Tech recommends replacement?
I'm trying ...
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Lawnmower stopping after ten minutes
I am using an electric, battery-driven lawnmover of type Husqvarna LC 247iX. It is about one year old and was not used very much so far. The problem is that after ten minutes of operation the engine ...
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Will Front Load Washing Machine (BLDC motor) rated for 220V 60Hz work in another country with 220V 50Hz?
I currently have Daewoo DWC-ED1292 Washing Machine in the Middle East. It's rated for 220V 60Hz. I'm moving to another country with 220V 50Hz. I couldn't find any detailed manual for the machine ...
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What type of wire connector is this?
I'm attempting to replace the thermal fuse in the motor for my Rigid shop vac (model number WD 1280). I bought it used; it's clearly been worked and possibly left to the elements for some time. I'm ...
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Desk fan not starting. No hums and blades don't spin [closed]
I have a desk fan I've been using for almost two years but for whatever reason, it stopped working whenever I try to turn it on. The fan has three speed control buttons and none of them works. I also ...
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What tool/process do I need to remove this bathroom exhaust fan from motor?
Bought a condo where exhaust fans weren't working with the plan to just replace the motors (both fans are identical). Found this replacement motor for the current JA2C463N motors (https://www....
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How can I determine which furnace draft inducer is a compatible replacement?
I'm replacing my draft inducer / booster and I'm not sure how to find a suitable upgrade and from what I have found this seems to be the exact part FASCO A985 (7085-1124, 330701`-701FA).
Is this ...
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16 amp 240V compressor on 30A breaker
I’m running a 16A 240V air compressor with 3HP on a 30A rated breaker. Is this safe or should I use a 20 A breaker instead?
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Should I replace my damper motor?
I have a wood burning furnace that has a thermostat-controlled damper. The damper motor is mounted on the ceiling and has a lever arm with a long chain that raises and lowers the damper to let more ...
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Did my installer give me the wrong overhead door springs or is my motor just too weak?
Spring finally snapped after many decades. Called someone in to replace the spring.
Backstory, the spring is 30+ years old. couple years ago I lubed up the spring with lithium lubricate and cleaned ...
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Washing machine (Electrolux, front loader) motor is heating up
Recently I've changed the drum bearings on my now 13 year-old washing machine. All went fine, the drum spins properly but at the end of a program, there's a noticeable burnt-like smell that wasn't ...
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Can I install a 240V outlet in my new US home for my UK kitchen appliances?
I'm emigrating from the UK to the US. I had assumed that both my Blendtec blender and KitchenAid mixer would not work well in the US not least because the higher mains frequency would make them spin ...
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Questions regarding replacement Trane AC condenser motor
A few weeks ago the condenser motor on our Trane XB 10 heatpump was making a screeching sound. I banged it with my fist and the sound stopped but I think it is not long for this world. This unit is ...
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Is my HVAC compressor siezed?
My R22 HVAC system stopped working. Trying to see if there is anything else I can do
When the compressor kicks on I hear a buzzing sound (presumably when the capacitor is in start mode) and a hen goes ...
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Use hour meter on well pump to calculate total gallons per time period?
I want to more precisely (but economically) understand my "whole house" filters' efficiency through time and therefore want to measure how many gallons go across them.
It seems that ...
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How to clean a motor that has paint in it
The paint sprayer we are using got paint in the motor that blows the air out to spray the paint. Is it possible to clean the motor with paint thinner or motor cleaner? Or will paint thinner or motor ...
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Earthing a gate motor
I'm installing a gate motor for out front gate and I'm trying to figure out the best way to install the earth connection. The operator itself comes with a ground wire that's attached to the housing, ...
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Whole house fan motor size
I am told that my whole house fan motor is no longer repairable. It is a 1/2 HP Robbins & Myers dating from 1966 and weighs about 51#. The Hunter fan documentation says the motor is the right size ...
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Are these motors compatible? [closed]
I'm trying to replace a motor in a Miele S5580 Luna canister vacuum.
After disassembly, I found that the OEM motor has the following specs:
Type MRG 742/81-42/2
Part 06514630
Nr 061954
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Why my circuit breaker trips when I turn off my motor?
I have a 1/2hp single phase motor that I wired to a switch. I reused an old wall light switch for testing. I believe my wiring is correct as I am able to turn it on. But when I turn it off, it trips ...
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Strange Breaker Behavior with Treadmill Electronics
I have a brand new walking treadmill that triggers circuit breakers when the treadmill electronics are powered on but when the treadmill motor is NOT running. The strange thing is that it triggers ...
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pond pump humming, but water keeps flowing
I have a pond pump TidalWave PAF-25SV which started humming very loud, although it keeps on pumping water as before.
So I took it out of the basket, removed the intake screen, cleaned up any debris (...
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Cordless lawn mower briefly starts then cuts out
I have an Echo CLM-58v cordless electric push lawnmower. It's worked fine for ~1.5 years, however when I took it out of storage this spring it stopped working. When I start it, it gets a brief burst ...
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I replaced the motor in my dryer and it died almost immediately - can I just get another motor or is there likely another problem?
Dryer is a Samsung DV42H5000EW/AC that is about 4 years old.
I did the diagnostics with my multimeter as described in the little booklet on the back of the dryer, found it was the motor, and replaced ...
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How to ground a kitchen exhaust blower fan?
Recently our kitchen exhaust fan stopped working, only humming and not moving. In the kitchen there's a butterfly damper, the exhaust switch is on the vent hood, and the motor and exhaust fan are on ...
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