Re: Motor capacitor
I¡¯ll mention that if the motor is a dual-voltage one (120/240 VAC), there is usually still only one start winding and if the motor is wired up to run off of 240 VAC, the start winding is still
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Robert Downs
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Re: Motor capacitor
No, we just get two hot wires, neutral and ground.? To add to the electrician's entertainment we're also putting 110V outlets in several rooms since we're taking USA tools and some kitchen stuff with
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Jerry Durand
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#15045
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Re: Motor capacitor
Thanks, thought that might be the source. Do you have a phase choice? Ralph wrote:
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Ralph Hulslander <rhulslander@...>
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Re: Motor capacitor
Our new house is 10 time zones east of California where they Hert 50 times a second and have WYE power.? :)
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Jerry Durand
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Re: Motor capacitor
Jerry where do you live that you have 380V? Ralph wrote:
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Ralph Hulslander <rhulslander@...>
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Re: Motor capacitor
Thank you for all the info. I am away from the shop today but tomorrow I will give it another look. Dave wrote:
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Dave Hallikainen <dhallikainen@...>
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Re: Motor capacitor
That reminded me, on dual voltage (120/230) items they sometimes fuse things for the higher voltage so when we plug into 120V the fuse is half the size it should be.? Had that happen on two 3D
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Jerry Durand
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Re: Motor capacitor
Hi Dave The first chart image that came up when I googled 'electric motor capacitor chart' was from inspectapedia.com. It gives 320/400uF @ 150Vrms max capacitor voltage as size for 1/2HP (373W) motor
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John Vreede
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#15039
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Re: Motor capacitor
Check that the terminals fit snugly on the capacitor, I have seen that problem before. Leon Robinson ?? K5JLR Political Correctness is a Political Disease. Politicians and Diapers should be changed
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Leon Robinson
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Re: Motor capacitor
I second checking the centrifugal switch. Capacitors generally do not heal themselves.
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John Schirra
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Re: Motor capacitor
Many Taiwan motors of this vintage aren't of great quality, at least in my experience. Given the symptoms you describe I'd check the centrifugal switch, which might not be closing (making)
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Alan Muller
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Motor capacitor
I have a 1980s Jet Taiwan built saw that I purchased used a while back. ?It stalls starting and buzzes sometimes, classic capacitor symptoms. ?After removing the cover it was clear that the
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Dave Hallikainen <dhallikainen@...>
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Re: The blade. What¡¯s the best all-around?
Wow. ?Tremendous information. ?Thank you for figuring this all out. ?Thank you for writing it all up so clearly. ?Thank you for sharing. ?-Bill
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William Kahn
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Re: The blade. What¡¯s the best all-around?
Very informative John ! ? -- ? Snag
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Terry Coombs
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Re: The blade. What¡¯s the best all-around?
Hi guys The attached might prove useful. Its been loaded into the files section too - jv
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John Vreede
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Re: The blade. What¡¯s the best all-around?
I have been happy with, and continue to use, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B010BOLYP4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_NEEKEbTT52ES2 Bi metal for $17. ?I have not done any sort of ?comparative analysis of blades, but
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William Kahn
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Re: The blade. What¡¯s the best all-around?
I've been using the $30 HF blades for years and they usually work very well; however, the last one I bought was bent, not to the side, but along the length of the blade. It still cuts straight, but it
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Dave Seiter
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Re: The blade. What¡¯s the best all-around?
Last time I got one of those it was like $29.99 ... and it still is - that's the 64 1/2 10/14 bimetal supercut blade . The Chicago Electric 18 tpi is 17 bucks , didn't see one that was priced at $21
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Terry Coombs
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Re: The blade. What¡¯s the best all-around?
I'm new to the 4x6 bandsaw scene. I only paid $17 for this blade off Amazon. https://amzn.to/3bi5Be2 So far, it's been cutting great. Is this brand any good? Is there something I should be looking
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Greg Kopp
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Re: The blade. What¡¯s the best all-around?
Believe it or not, harbor freight sells a bi-metal blade. It's made in the USA. The last time I checked it was around $21. You should be able to use your 20% off coupon.WheelerSent via the Samsung
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WHEELER GREEN
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