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W.A. (Bill) Stevens U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.82 Clarity of Response 9.74 Politeness 9.95 Response Time(hr) 32.9 --Last 90 Days(hr) 23.4 Total Questions 585	I can explain the technical and economic tradeoffs of making electricity from natural gas, coal, nuclear, wind, solar, and biomass energy sources. I'm familiar with air pollution control technologies. I have a good understanding of the science on global warming and can explain how the various fuels and energy conversion technologies contribute to that process. I can tell you why we have to build more new nuclear, wind, and solar power plants, but will still have to keep using coal for a long time to make elctricity. I understand energy conversion efficiency. However ... I'm not an electrician, so probably cannot help with any questions on motors or wiring.
Charles C. Jones U.S. Available View Profile Ask A Question View Past Answers	Knowledgeability 9.90 Clarity of Response 9.82 Politeness 9.93 Response Time(hr) 25.2 --Last 90 Days(hr) 18.2 Total Questions 1881	Let Me help you with your problems with single phase and three phase electric motors. I can tell you how to troubleshoot your motor problems. From simple testing of capacitors, how to test your windings, replacing bearings, and general maintance. Before we go any further, remember these words of advice: Disconnect the power before you do anything! Please limit your questions to electric motors and there immediate components. I review each question, and if I can answer or help, then I will. If you receive a rejection, it means it is out of my expertise, and just do not have the answer. I'll be waiting for your question, and see if I can help you. Thanks for using AllExperts!

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W.A. (Bill) Stevens

U.S.

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I can explain the technical and economic tradeoffs of making electricity from natural gas, coal, nuclear, wind, solar, and biomass energy sources. I'm familiar with air pollution control technologies. I have a good understanding of the science on global warming and can explain how the various fuels and energy conversion technologies contribute to that process. I can tell you why we have to build more new nuclear, wind, and solar power plants, but will still have to keep using coal for a long time to make elctricity. I understand energy conversion efficiency. However ... I'm not an electrician, so probably cannot help with any questions on motors or wiring.

Charles C. Jones

U.S.

Available

Let Me help you with your problems with single phase and three phase electric motors. I can tell you how to troubleshoot your motor problems. From simple testing of capacitors, how to test your windings, replacing bearings, and general maintance. Before we go any further, remember these words of advice: Disconnect the power before you do anything! Please limit your questions to electric motors and there immediate components. I review each question, and if I can answer or help, then I will. If you receive a rejection, it means it is out of my expertise, and just do not have the answer. I'll be waiting for your question, and see if I can help you. Thanks for using AllExperts!

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Recent Answers

2012-01-30 Loss of power to part of my home:

Although this is not my expertise here, I'll see if I can help. First check if you have voltage with the breaker on, at the lug the wire is connected too. If you have power there, then the problem is

2011-12-03 wiring a leeson motor for 220v:

Connect 220 line black to P1. Connect line white to T4&T5. Insulate P2. Connect T2,3,8 together and insulate. This is for CW rotation. Depending on how the motor is mounted, you may have to reverse direction

2011-12-01 Question about a motor:

Most of these motors are OEM. (Original Equipment Manufactured) These are made for a specific company, and are not available except from the pump manufacturer. I suggest you remove the motor and have a

2011-11-18 Dewalt sliding compound miter saw stopped running:

My best guess would be a open in the system. With a ohm meter, test from the prongs of the power cord to each connection of the bottom of the switch for continuity. Then hold the switch closed, and check