Sub Freezing temps and motor startup
Sub Freezing temps and motor startup
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I've recently experienced electric motor startup problems like high thermal temps. for motors 150hp and larger that drive well pumps. I've never had to look into the realm of sub-freezing temps creating a larger current draw on startups as I live in a milder region of the country. I would think there is a relationship between the colder temps and the work level of a motor to start. The voltage from the source is within range. Can someone shed some more light on this subject?
Thanks.
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RE: Sub Freezing temps and motor startup
Best regards,
Mark.
Mark Empson
L M Photonics Ltd
RE: Sub Freezing temps and motor startup
If you don't have Arctic duty perhaps you could fit space heaters into your existing motors & see if that helps any?
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