Hello,
I have this used motor ,I cant find any info on this company or model number and cant find good advice on how to calculate what start and run caps I should get. I can see motors like it ,but do not know the corrcect name for what type of ac motor it would be considered.I have a feeling the caps currently here were put in from what may have been on hand.The start caps are rated at250VAC and my line is giving 243 volts,so I want to replace them with higher rated Voltage ones,but want to get the "right" ones,the start cap without the resistor has a drop of oil that started to leak. I can add this motor will be used to run a hydraulic vane pump coupled by a lovejoy style flexible coupling.The motor will run,but I feel heat after few seconds near bottom if I place my hands on motor above foot flange on both sides.I have changed both bearings and feel they are running smooth.I clamp metered amps for wires while running and added those to my wiring diagram.I read on internet that the correct running cap will reduce heat and make the motor last longer than the wrong mfd rated one.If anyone could lend some knowledge I would greatly appreciate it.
Thanks Mike
I have this used motor ,I cant find any info on this company or model number and cant find good advice on how to calculate what start and run caps I should get. I can see motors like it ,but do not know the corrcect name for what type of ac motor it would be considered.I have a feeling the caps currently here were put in from what may have been on hand.The start caps are rated at250VAC and my line is giving 243 volts,so I want to replace them with higher rated Voltage ones,but want to get the "right" ones,the start cap without the resistor has a drop of oil that started to leak. I can add this motor will be used to run a hydraulic vane pump coupled by a lovejoy style flexible coupling.The motor will run,but I feel heat after few seconds near bottom if I place my hands on motor above foot flange on both sides.I have changed both bearings and feel they are running smooth.I clamp metered amps for wires while running and added those to my wiring diagram.I read on internet that the correct running cap will reduce heat and make the motor last longer than the wrong mfd rated one.If anyone could lend some knowledge I would greatly appreciate it.
Thanks Mike