Video – How to Fault Find & Troubleshoot Electric Motors
What are the Most Common Causes of Electric Motor Failure:
When an electric motor starts making a horrible noise, or it just stops, what do you do. Is it broken, is it repairable?
This video sets out to describe how to easily fault finding & diagnosis electric motors, (without a test meter). What to look for, when identifying an issue. Why it’s stopped, why it’s making a horrible noise, or why it’s not going very fast… It will help you decide if an item is repairable, or destined for the junkyard!
Buying Parts for Electric Motors:
If you’re not sure what you need, sometimes it’s a good idea to have a look? The list below may give you an idea of what’s available, what to look for, and how much the part might cost…
Carbon Brushes, Bearings and Electric Motor Parts:
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