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Electrical Wiring in the Home/Expert Profile
Expertise
Electrical MOTOR or APPARATUS trouble shooting, motors, electrical problems, repair of most any electrical/mechanical/electronic apparatus, OEM, AC, DC, Industrial Applications, Three phase, single phase failure mode, determining the root cause of the equipment failure BEFORE failure of the replacement, antique appliances, motors, fans, many ceiling fans/base mount fans, poor equipment performance, modifications, habitual failures, vibration, redesign, obsolete issues, collectible items restored, rewinding. Owner of EMR Repair Inc www.emrrepair.com More information under Engineering/Motors
Experience in the area
Over thirty years and now owner of my own specialty repair shop, EMR Repair Inc., located in Kansas City Missouri, service@emrrepair.com, evaluation and repair of electrical/mechanical apparatus. Electrical and mechanical repairs, trouble shooting including, vibration and balance issues.
Organizations
Former IBEW, EASA,
Education/Credentials
4 Year Technical School, Industrial College Credit and non Credit, electronics courses, experience in electrical apparatus, motors fractional to above 5000HP, other electrical apparatus, slip rings, sleeve [plain] bearings, lubrication, identification-no data plate, control components, service and sales
Awards and Honors
Yes
Past/Present Clients
Federal Government, National Weather Service, NOAA, Commercial Power Plants, Major Vehicle Manufacturers, Printers, Other industrial and Commercial Concerns
What do you like about this subject?
Satisfaction of resolving issues that have been constant and or habitual, where no other sources of help are available.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
To keep up with the advancements in technology. Grow our own small business here in Kansas City. We are available for consultation, expert witness, repair and sales of electrical/mechanical/electronic devices. Restoration/redesign of antique or obsolete equipment.
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
ANY electrical/mechanical device or system, may be flawed from manufacturer to installation. The SIMPLE solution is usually the most overlooked. NEVER ASSUME THE CIRCUIT/ASSEMBLY/DEVICE was ever CORRECT. Most devices that begin to shake or vibrate, are not out of balance! Many times prior mistakes are unknowingly copied.
Something controversial or provocative about this subject
IT IS COMMON THAT SOMEONE BEFORE YOU MADE A MISTAKE ON THE ORIGINAL INSTALLATION OR DEVICE, BE IT REPAIRED OR NEW FROM THE BOX. NEVER ASSUME WHAT IS ALREADY THERE IS OR WAS CORRECT. If a repair professional gives you information that doesn't make sense to you, it probably doesn't make sense period. If in doubt, get another opinion.
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Recent Answers from Will Babbitt
2012-01-30 Electrical Wiring Reverse Polarity Effects?:
Howard, sounds like this guy wanted to use multiple syllable words to sound educated, I am with you, what the hell does that mean? True incidental as opposed to false incidental? Basically if
2012-01-04 treadmill - electrical interference:
William, good name, yes is the short answer, I am guessing if you unplug the treadmill the cable and computer go back to working as expected or as it worked before install? Many treadmills of
2011-12-30 110v twolight / one switch wireing diagram:
Simon, this is a two light circuit, not a three way which would be one light and two switches, A switch leg is basically one wire, and usually the hot leg, the switch cuts the wire into, when off
2011-12-20 NEMA 6-30p plug:
Mike, my Wife is from Sheboygan. We are in Kansas City Missouri, sorry about the game last week, KC seems to have the Packers number for the last few years at least here in KC but even with the one
2011-12-18 Electrical Vacuum Motor:
Shorty, I wonder what the cycle rating is on the motor? Most likely 50 but it would be interesting and maybe helpful if it is marked on the nameplate. There is a way to rewire it, but it is going
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