reversing a 1/3 hp AC motor
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reversing a 1/3 hp AC motor
hi,
how do you reverse an electric motor? i tried wiring it different but it still went in the same direction.
there are 4 wires coming out of the motor. it runs on either 110 or 220 v.
how do you reverse an electric motor? i tried wiring it different but it still went in the same direction.
there are 4 wires coming out of the motor. it runs on either 110 or 220 v.
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This advise presumes the 4 leads are divided into 2 leads that connect to the Sarting winding & 2 leads that connect to the Running.The Starting & Running windings are connected in parallel across the Line.
With S1 & R1 connected to L1, and S2 & R2 connected to L2, the rotation is C-W. (note the 4-lead connection to L1 & L2).
The roation is reversed by (S2 OR R2) to L1 and (S1 OR R1) to L2. PLease note the OR!!!The motor is reversed by "reversing" the Line-connections of either the Starting-winding OR the Running-winding, but not BOTH windings.
IF the leads are not identified,You'll need to identify the Running winding using a continuity-tester/ohm-meter. The testers "see" the Running winding as a "short-circuit" ( near-Zero Ohms)
The Starting winding MAY be in series with a capacitor which is a "open" circuit for a battery-powered tester. If not, you'll also read near-Zero Ohms for the Starting winding.
Perhaps you could attempt this testing-procudure and submit a "report" of what you determined.
Good Luck & Enjoy the Experience!!!!!!!!!!1
With S1 & R1 connected to L1, and S2 & R2 connected to L2, the rotation is C-W. (note the 4-lead connection to L1 & L2).
The roation is reversed by (S2 OR R2) to L1 and (S1 OR R1) to L2. PLease note the OR!!!The motor is reversed by "reversing" the Line-connections of either the Starting-winding OR the Running-winding, but not BOTH windings.
IF the leads are not identified,You'll need to identify the Running winding using a continuity-tester/ohm-meter. The testers "see" the Running winding as a "short-circuit" ( near-Zero Ohms)
The Starting winding MAY be in series with a capacitor which is a "open" circuit for a battery-powered tester. If not, you'll also read near-Zero Ohms for the Starting winding.
Perhaps you could attempt this testing-procudure and submit a "report" of what you determined.
Good Luck & Enjoy the Experience!!!!!!!!!!1
#4
i did what you said Pattbaa, but i didnt have an ohm meter. anyway, i hooked it up like you said and then some. i wired it as many different ways as i could keep track of. it either ran CCW nice and smooth, or CCW rough and noisey, or did nothing.
i dont know, maybe it was never meant to run CW or its too old
it had 4 wires for sure, 3 that looked kinda yellowish or gold and one black. the wires had cloth type insulation
thanks folks, for the replies
mike
i dont know, maybe it was never meant to run CW or its too old
it had 4 wires for sure, 3 that looked kinda yellowish or gold and one black. the wires had cloth type insulation
thanks folks, for the replies
mike