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    Motor spec

    I've popped off the cover and there's this So am I correct in saying it's a 3phase motor in delta? (The existing controller is fed from a 13a domestic plug) If so then as a bare minimum would this work? Cheap ebay unit Im painfully aware it's rock bottom quality but the application requires...
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    Motor spec

    Thanks chaps.
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    Motor spec

    I want to change the controller I have -the motor has to stay put
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    Motor spec

    Thanks that sorts out that then!I So I need a vfd controller then?
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    Motor spec

    I'm replacing a variable speed controller unit that is attached to this motor. The specs of the new one warn against use on "brushless(magnetic induction) or shaded pole motors" How can I tell what type this one is (230v variant)?
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    motor bearings

    A bit of an update Got a bit of dismantling done but not too far Enough to push out some gummy old brown grease and replace it with new. It made a slight difference. I did notice however there is a small rusty metal on/ off toggle switch on the capacitor housing that was very graunchy-seems to...
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    Last resorts before call out

    Worcester Bosch oil firef system boiler 5yrs old serviced(alledgedly) annually by the same outfit. Its developed an intermittent fault. Someti!es after finishing a call for heat it appears to ock ot and refuses to restart on the next cal until the reset button is pushed .Ive had the engineers...
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    Timber prices?

    Why have prices shotup and availability dropped fown? Brexit? Where has Manson Timber gone?
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    Interesting one

    Just trying to cut through the traffic to get home on time. Possibility of getting reported so pulled over mistakenly thinking the guy in the coffin actually gave a monkeys.
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    motor bearings

    Thanks chaps It's the main body that's getting hot too
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    motor bearings

    Thanks mottie I'll try a sharpened screwdriver in the recesses first
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    motor bearings

    https://ibb.co/K5XNn4t Any of you fellow old timers know if/how I can replenish the lube on this bearing. It's a mid 70s Brook Compton It was running ludicrously hot despite its hosts gearbox being full of oil The back end bearing has a grease cup which had dried up. I've gently replenished it...
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    Random RCD Tripping

    I've had random tripping on two occasions over the years One ,some 20 years ago was cured by tightening an earth post screw on a metal ceiling lamp.This only tripped when there was heavy pedestrian traffic above. The other more recently was cured by moving an (aledgedly)IP junction box from a...
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    Motor Terminals

    Thanks ,yes it goes though a 90 degree box reducing the 2800rpm down to around 40. Sorry to be thick but any clue from the picture there are ferrules marked I'm taking one wire from each pair? Am I making this more complicated than it is...
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    Motor Terminals

    Got it wired this morning on a temporary 4m length of 1.0mm flex. It ran for a second then tripped a 16a breaker Fuse in the plug was intact so tried again and it runs really well,cycling the socket switch on and off with no probs I suspect the capacitors needed energising. Aside getting a...
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    Motor Terminals

    :LOL:Yes ,don't fancy being chased around the site. I'll try it out and report back next week Thanks for the assistance
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    Motor Terminals

    Thanks for the swift reply,I know I should have start/run,I was hoping to get by by only starting on an empty drum..... I'm guessing this will make the local power station grunt when I hit the button. If it's running in the wrong direction,I just change the wires round on the U terminals?
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    Motor Terminals

    Sorry chaps ,just getting the hang of the image editor. I need to know how to wire this . It's a potential replacement candidate for a cement mixer. I just want to see if it works before investing time and money in it. The box has four terminals, diagonally numbered U1and U2 then 3 and four...
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    Motor Terminals

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    evdama pics

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