On Wed, 26 Aug 2009 22:56:28 +0100, "Dave Plowman (News)"
wrote:

In article ,
T i m wrote:
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?

You don't generally need a soft start on an induction motor as the torque
is very poor below operating speed.


Ok, I may well be ok then but I just thought I'd ask before I bought
the grinder. ;-)

Cheers, T i m