Can i use a old washing machine motor. Its a 3 phase 195 v 3amp 285 htz variable speed induction motor. My area has 120v 60htz power. I think my understanding is flawed.
Running a 285 htz motor on only 60htz means that i will not get the max speed out of the motor. That's fine, its going to be a bench sander and will not need speed control other than to keep it from killing itself. Torque will be reduced as well.
I can use a dimmer switch to reduce the voltage to the motor ( and have some speed control) and use a capacitor to get the needed 3 phases.
The motor model # j52hrb-0106 out of a whirlpool washing machine ( part number 8540132). Motor control board was bad and got it for nothing.
Any help to further my understanding of using this with out a VFD would be helpful.
Running a 285 htz motor on only 60htz means that i will not get the max speed out of the motor. That's fine, its going to be a bench sander and will not need speed control other than to keep it from killing itself. Torque will be reduced as well.
I can use a dimmer switch to reduce the voltage to the motor ( and have some speed control) and use a capacitor to get the needed 3 phases.
The motor model # j52hrb-0106 out of a whirlpool washing machine ( part number 8540132). Motor control board was bad and got it for nothing.
Any help to further my understanding of using this with out a VFD would be helpful.