Tom Jacobs wrote:

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: These must be european washing machines, or perhaps very high end ones in
: north america. Every washing machine I've ever seen inside of uses a 1/2hp
: capacitor start AC induction motor with two separate windings for high and

I have just changed my 18 year old "hoover computer control" machine just
for a new "LG". The Hoover motor had Brushes and what sounded and appeared
to be Thyristor controller it seemed very sophisticated and reliable for an
old washer. Chris R

Hi All,
I've recently ripped apart 4 front loaders purchased in the U/K within
the last 5 years. Thay all seem to be of Italian origin, 2 had
commutator
motors and 2 had induction motors (capacitor run, I think, no
centrifugal
switches could be heard). I have had all of these running successfully,
and fukky understand the tacho' run type of speed control on comm mtors.
However, the induction motors (2 speed), also have a tacho fitted at the
rear, and a small control box. These 2 run very well at both speeds
direct
from the mains, with the cap connected. Does anyone know what the taco'
bit is for ?.
1 more question for those more enlightened than myself, the induction
motors are marked with conflicting current / wattage ratings, ie

220/240 V, 4 A, 330 W or similar. Can someone please explain ?

Besr Regards

Tom.

"Nunce excreta in extractum est".

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Current rating will be the current drawn from the supply, power will be the power
output of the motor. The difference will be shared between power factor and the
motor efficiency.

Tacho (you eat tacos !!) on and induction motor?? Hmm! I wonder. Perhaps some form
of electronic switching of start winding/capacitor perhaps.

Bob