On Aug 26, 7:21*pm, T i m wrote:
Hi all,

I am tinkering with the idea of building a test jig and a basic bench
grinder could make the ideal platform.

Am I right in thinking you can make induction motors 'soft start'
(reduced starting torque) by the inclusion of a series resistor?

Cheers, T i m

more or less any motor can be soft started that way


NT