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  1. ian69san

    How slow can I run my DC motor?

    Need to know some more info Whats the gear ratio of the unit? What form factor is the control? What's the load on the gearmotor? I've had a small 130v Bodine on the bench and it runs OK at 6 volts but thats off load
  2. ian69san

    Capacitor calculations

    OOPS It's pulling 0.5amps not .3 The meter I used first time needs calibrating I think (or bining) Ian
  3. ian69san

    Capacitor calculations

    itsmoked The motor pulls 0.3 amps off load aolalde What other information?
  4. ian69san

    Capacitor calculations

    Is there any way to calculate the capacitor value of a permanent split phase motor? The motor spec is 1700rpm 1/15hp 60Hz 1ph 1.0amp The cap value at the moment is 10 mfd but the motor is running on a 50Hz supply and getting very hot. I know I need to increase the cap value but don't know by...
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