Recent content by doggone1

Thanks for all the replys I have access to all the sitch wires in the junction box so i will have a go at the weekend

Hi I have a two way switch wired as diagram can I add a third switch it is connected to a jb in the loft which i can access but cant easily run new wire to existing switches

Thanks for the reply I have googled this quite a bit and it would seem that most people think a wrong sized run capacitor could cause the motor to overheat i have ordered a 40uf run capacitor today as this appears to be the correct size it has been hard to find out as the machine is 30 years...

Ok I'll test it in the morning and report back thanks

Hi I measured the 370v on the run winding the start capacitors are only in circuit when the start switch on the machine is operated i think no centrifugal switch If he has replaced the run capacitor with a start capacitor could this be the cause :(

Sorry i should have said there are 3 3hp single phase motors 2,2kw

I recently aquired a combination woodwork machine the previous owner said he changed a capacitor when i used the planer for about ten minutes the motor burnt out it has 3 3hp motors for different tasks I think he may have replaced the run caacitor with one of 50uf instead of 40uf and i cant...