"Alex" wrote in message
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When motor starting my meter shows 70V momentarily(not sure if it's a true
reading) then goes blank for a second then 108V and stays there while
motor is running with no load.

Is this too much of a drop?

Thanks,
Alex


Alex

I have been assuming that you are curious to know if your new 1 1/2 HP
motor is working properly. Now you ask if the input voltage as supplied by
your house is adequet for this motor.

Get a voltmeter that connects to your computer and a program to save the
data from its readings. Then it is easy to record the voltage at the input
to the motor as a function of time. Excel will allow you to display a
graph of the line voltage as a function of time. If you get a data saving
program that is fast enough, it is easy to see exactly what voltage is
existant at the motor input terminals at any time.
Or, you can go to a neighbor's house and try the motor there.

If *I* was asked to make a guess at whats wrong with the 1 1/2 HP motor,
I'd guess nothing.

Jerry







Jerry Martes wrote:
"Alex" wrote in message
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Alex wrote:



I shouldn't be able to stall it easily. But I can.
Some one suggested it might be the circuitry and wiring.
I have original 1927 wiring in my house. Is it any way I can check if
my wiring can handle the load? I have a multimeter.


See what voltage is at motor prior and after stalling. BTW, 120 or
240 motor?

Wes

It's a 120/240 volt motor wired for 120v.


Alex

You have probably just checked your wiring. An unloaded 1 1/2 HP motor
wont dim the lights in a properly wired home.
Take the motor to a friend's house and test it there. Choose the
friend with the newest house.

Jerry