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Info wanted about mains electric motors
jacko - 24/6/09 at 08:31 PM

Hi All my elc/ motor has had it on my compresser its a single phase 2.2kw
2800rpm
I have found a motor that has 1.4 hp no it will this be any good for the job
Jacko

dave r - 24/6/09 at 08:39 PM

you sure its had it, it may just be the capacitor thats mounted on the side of it ?
dave

miikae - 24/6/09 at 08:40 PM

2.2Kw = 3Hp


Mike

John P - 24/6/09 at 08:42 PM

2.2 Kw is equivalent to 3.0 HP so you would probably not get enough power with the new motor.

jacko - 24/6/09 at 08:48 PM

quote:
Originally posted by dave r
you sure its had it, it may just be the capacitor thats mounted on the side of it ?
dave


Hi Dave yes its had it the windings think that's right have melted together
Graham