Thanks for the information, this is helpful. I have noticed the same quality drop that you are describing in 7.5-15 HP motors as well. Typically, they are not as bad as the 1/3HP you were describing, but internal shorts, overamping, grinding noises, and improperly welded castings, as well as...
Does anyone have experience working with Baldor EC Titanium motors w/ integrated VFDs? I have been messing with a 12 of them and 2/12 have had defects. One motor has a VFD with an internal short, and the other one exhibits a loud grinding noise at speeds below 300 RPM. Has anyone experienced...
