how can I test a 15 hp 3 phase motor without having power
how can I test a 15 hp 3 phase motor without having power
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Can anyone tell me how I can test a 15 hp 3 phase baldor motor. I do not have 3 phase power, but I do have a 5 hp rotary phase converter. I have multimeters, ohm meters ect.





RE: how can I test a 15 hp 3 phase motor without having power
RE: how can I test a 15 hp 3 phase motor without having power
Check the windings for continuity and balanced resistance, and megger the windings to ground at 1000Volts.
If it passes these tests, the odds are probably over 1000:1 that the motor is good.
Or, as David suggests, rent a generator.
Or, throw the motor in your truck and take it to three phase power.
Bill
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RE: how can I test a 15 hp 3 phase motor without having power
RE: how can I test a 15 hp 3 phase motor without having power
RE: how can I test a 15 hp 3 phase motor without having power