Thermal Overload - Life expectancy?
Thermal Overload - Life expectancy?
(OP)
Can thermal overload protection in single phase motors deteriorate over time? (motor is on a pump - 3 years old)
Motor runs for 30 minutes & stops for ten seconds, runs for intervals of ten minutes & repeats.
Motor runs for 30 minutes & stops for ten seconds, runs for intervals of ten minutes & repeats.






RE: Thermal Overload - Life expectancy?
RE: Thermal Overload - Life expectancy?
You need to do some kind of basic investigation of amperage, voltage and temperature before you blame the overload for protecting your motor.
RE: Thermal Overload - Life expectancy?
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RE: Thermal Overload - Life expectancy?