running a 2 HP 50 HZ motor on 60 HZ
running a 2 HP 50 HZ motor on 60 HZ
(OP)
1. can a 50 hz electric AC motor (capacitor start)
be run an a 60 hz circuit ?
2. why do they make 50 HZ motors when the standard is 60 HZ ?
Thanks for any help at all..........
Richard
be run an a 60 hz circuit ?
2. why do they make 50 HZ motors when the standard is 60 HZ ?
Thanks for any help at all..........
Richard





RE: running a 2 HP 50 HZ motor on 60 HZ
2. Try telling the bulk of the world that runs at 50Hz that 60Hz is the standard.
RE: running a 2 HP 50 HZ motor on 60 HZ
Is it going to be operated on the same voltage?
It may have trouble accelerating.
Need more details!
Roy
RE: running a 2 HP 50 HZ motor on 60 HZ
FAQ237-1224: Motors: Changing between a 50 and 60Hz supply.
Keith Cress
kcress - http://www.flaminsystems.com
RE: running a 2 HP 50 HZ motor on 60 HZ
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RE: running a 2 HP 50 HZ motor on 60 HZ