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Re: Do Std Shopsmith motors (the Emerson's) Come with Capacitors
Posted: Sun Apr 14, 2024 7:41 am
by dusty
JPG wrote: ↑Sun Apr 14, 2024 12:07 am
Armature, segments? We be referring to induction motors. Windings are very low resistance, and it only takes one short to make the motor unusable.
Maybe it would be helpful for
you to detail the test procedures that
you advocate for this task. Then we would all be wiser.
Re: Do Std Shopsmith motors (the Emerson's) Come with Capacitors
Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2024 12:22 am
by JPG
The reason I initially asked was because I do not know how one can effectively do so.
Re: Do Std Shopsmith motors (the Emerson's) Come with Capacitors
Posted: Mon Apr 15, 2024 7:39 am
by dusty
I believe field windings (in the Shopsmith motors) can be tested with just an ohmeter but the armature is another story. I believe special equipment is required. The start windings must be given special attention.
Re: Do Std Shopsmith motors (the Emerson's) Come with Capacitors
Posted: Tue Apr 16, 2024 4:43 pm
by JPG
The issue with the windings is the extremely low dc resistances involved.