Dale7905
Electrical
- Dec 9, 2006
- 3
Hi all,
I have an older 1/2 HP, single phase, capacitor start motor with ball bearings on the rotor shaft. I don't know how old the motor is but when inspecting the bearings, they seem a bit shy of grease/lubrication.
I was wondering if there are any guidelines for adding/changing lubricant (grease/oil) to the motor bearings that anyone cares to share? I know in the automotive industry when lubricating the wheel bearings, it is strongly advised that all the old lubricant be thoroughly cleaned from the bearing so that the new lubricant doesn't cause any adverse chemical reaction with the old lubricant. I was wondering if the same type of procedure should be done with the bearings in fractional HP motors. And if so, what is a good technique for cleaning the old lubricant from the bearings.
Thanks for any comments.
Newbie Dale 7905
I have an older 1/2 HP, single phase, capacitor start motor with ball bearings on the rotor shaft. I don't know how old the motor is but when inspecting the bearings, they seem a bit shy of grease/lubrication.
I was wondering if there are any guidelines for adding/changing lubricant (grease/oil) to the motor bearings that anyone cares to share? I know in the automotive industry when lubricating the wheel bearings, it is strongly advised that all the old lubricant be thoroughly cleaned from the bearing so that the new lubricant doesn't cause any adverse chemical reaction with the old lubricant. I was wondering if the same type of procedure should be done with the bearings in fractional HP motors. And if so, what is a good technique for cleaning the old lubricant from the bearings.
Thanks for any comments.
Newbie Dale 7905