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Default Electric Motor Overload Protection?

Am trying to repair a damaged submersible well pump control box that
blew a start capacitor when the water tank check valve failed. More
info here.
http://groups.google.com/group/sci.e...3dcd096dbfb6dc

Since posting this problem I have been trying to do my homework and it
seems to me there should be a better way to protect the pump from
continuous cycling due to some type of system failure than what is
provided with the original RedJacket Overload Protection Device.

Am thinking about an overload device that would trip like a circuit
breaker thereby stopping needless wear on the motor, and prevent
destroying another start capacitor....

Appreciate any suggestions.

Ken

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Default Electric Motor Overload Protection?

Recently came across this from Franklin Electric.
http://www.franklin-electric.com/aid/vol15no6.htm " In order to
properly protect a three-phase submersible motor, ambient-compensated,
quick-trip overload protection must be used. This can be either a fixed
heater or adjustable overload relay, as long as it is
ambient-compensated and quick-trip." Also "should select the relay
based on the set and maximum amperage ratings of the motor as shown in
the heater tables and footnotes on pages 16 & 17. Optimum motor
protection may be obtained by setting adjustable overload relays at 5%
above actual motor amperage, especially when motors are lightly
loaded."

Am wondering if this information for 3 phase submersible motors is also
relevant to single phase motors?

Am interested in any comments.

Ken

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Default Electric Motor Overload Protection?

Yes. In the UK any motor over 1/2 HP single or three phase is supposed
to have a "starter" this usually includes the overload relay. European
and UK overloads are calibrated such that you set the overload to match
the motor nameplate full load current, you don't have to add the extra
5%. Older UK overloads were marked with the "trip" current as is US
practice. The ones with separately selectable heater elements usually
came with several self adhesive labels to fit to the adjustment dial
with both types of marking.
Single phase motors often have thermal trips in the motor and don't need
an external overload relay.
The overload will protect the motor from damage if it is stalled, such
as debris jamming your pump.
Small motors are used for things like fans, where an overload is not
likely to occur, if the bearings were to seize through lack of
lubrication you would throw it away, you wouldn't care if the windings
burnt out.


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Recently came across this from Franklin Electric.
http://www.franklin-electric.com/aid/vol15no6.htm " In order to
properly protect a three-phase submersible motor, ambient-compensated,
quick-trip overload protection must be used. This can be either a fixed
heater or adjustable overload relay, as long as it is
ambient-compensated and quick-trip." Also "should select the relay
based on the set and maximum amperage ratings of the motor as shown in
the heater tables and footnotes on pages 16 & 17. Optimum motor
protection may be obtained by setting adjustable overload relays at 5%
above actual motor amperage, especially when motors are lightly
loaded."

Am wondering if this information for 3 phase submersible motors is also
relevant to single phase motors?

Am interested in any comments.

Ken


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