"James Sweet" wrote in message
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"robb" writes:

i have a sewing machine motor controler (wired in series with motor)
that uses a"carbon pile element"
controler is rated at 95-145 volts and 0.7 amps
someone has claimed no troubles using the controller with
a 120v - 1 amp motor

Or, just because the motor says 1 A doesn't necessarily mean it draws
1 A except under heavy load.

no the curent has not been measured,
the question is based on the issue of a failed original 0.5 amp rated
motor being replaced with a newer 1.0 amp rated motor
and wether that is such a ood idea given rating on the controler.


The current draw relates more to the load on the motor than the size of
the
motor. It will probably be fine though, just keep an eye on the
temperature.


well that makes me wonder then because the most load the motor probably gets
is at startup

because the motor has a ~1/2" diameter pully and the machine has a ~4"
diameter pully (which has a heavy flywheel ). The pullies connected with a
big rubber O-ring belt. Getting the machine going is a big tug on motor...
then when it is going it rarely gets any load of significance as fly wheel
helps drive needles through the work when resistance comes

Plus one rarely runs machine for extended periods it is usually stop and go
where machine runs for 20-30 seconds stops and repeat

thanks everyone for help,
rob