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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!
Experience in the area
I have 30 years experience in the repair of electric motors and related equipment. I am a master machinist in the field of motor repair. I have been employed with my company for 27 years. When you ask your question, give me all the information you can about your problem. I have a lots more to add, but for the everyday do-it yourself kinda person, it might get to technical. So ask away, if I can't give you a good answer, I'll find someone who can
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Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | T | P | Comments |
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| Brent | 11/24/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks again. I will try the motor ..... |
| B.J. | 11/24/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks a lot. Just the info I ..... |
| Brent | 11/20/09 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | Thanks a lot. Very rapid response. I ..... |
| Gary | 11/13/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you!! Very fast service. I will ..... |
| Steve | 11/12/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you very much for your help ..... |
Recent Answers from Charles C. Jones
2009-11-23 Motor won't start:
First you need to check the actual voltage at the pressure switch. Next check to make sure the head unloader valve is working on the pressure switch. If you have access to a amp-meter, check the amps as
2009-11-22 drum switch and motor connections:
Unfortunately, I do not have details of how the Bremas switch makes up the contacts internally, or I could make a detailed drawing. To use a reversing switch, you have to separate the start winding leads
2009-11-20 Power cord replacement for AJAX motor:
Ajax is a old and obsolete motor to the best of my knowledge. I have no actual wiring diagram, so I use the standard NEMA connections. The wiring diagram is normally located on the nameplate, or the cover
2009-11-19 Power cord replacement for AJAX motor:
From what I can gather, this is a single phase motor, that is connected for 230 volts. The numbers should be, #1, and #4&5, or #4&8, depending on the rotation. Your lines will connect as follows, black
2009-11-05 John S Barnes Corp. motor connections:
All pumps both liquid and hydraulic that I have worked on are set in one direction. If this motor were meant to be reversed, the T5 and T8 would not be connected to the terminals along with the main windings
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