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2-3 Hp motors - MstrCarpenter - 09-16-2019
I was helping a fellow contractor doing some demo today and there were quite a few Baldor 2-3 hp motors that were used for large pumps (Cont. duty?). My job was to make sure they were disconnected before slightly less knowledgeable workers muscled them out of the basement. What surprised me was the capacitors on top; everyone else just assumed they were 3 phase. If a member of Woodnet has a need for any, please send a "private message". I'll check back later tonight.
RE: 2-3 Hp motors - aquaticjim - 09-20-2019
(09-16-2019, 06:50 PM)MstrCarpenter Wrote: I was helping a fellow contractor doing some demo today and there were quite a few Baldor 2-3 hp motors that were used for large pumps (Cont. duty?). My job was to make sure they were disconnected before slightly less knowledgeable workers muscled them out of the basement. What surprised me was the capacitors on top; everyone else just assumed they were 3 phase. If a member of Woodnet has a need for any, please send a "private message". I'll check back later tonight.
I think a lot of people appreciate the offer but most pump motors are C-face frames and 3450 RPM. That really limits the applications. Also, a location would be helpful.
RE: 2-3 Hp motors - fredhargis - 09-21-2019
One thing that comes to mind is a dust collector...such a motor (if they are C face, continuous duty, and 3450) would be great for that. Nice offer...I haven't a need but very generous.
RE: 2-3 Hp motors - MstrCarpenter - 09-26-2019
I'm sure they're gone by now but they weren't c-face. they all had a foot with lovejoy couplings between it and the pump. One of my Uni's is 3 phase, so I snagged one for a dedicated RPC.
BTW; Southern NH
RE: 2-3 Hp motors - BloomingtonMike - 09-30-2019
Capacitors on top of 3ph motors????
RE: 2-3 Hp motors - MstrCarpenter - 09-30-2019
(09-30-2019, 05:09 PM)BloomingtonMike Wrote: Capacitors on top of 3ph motors????
Everyone else thought they were 3 phase, it took me about two seconds to notice the caps and I too thought "Capacitors on top of a 3ph motor???"
