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  1. bkboss

    under amping motor

    yes,when it cools down it comes back on and i'll check the current draw without the load, thanks!
  2. bkboss

    under amping motor

    Exactually, it's located in a Burger King. Seven months ago the motor was replaced because it was pulling too many amps and totally burn up. Our repairman corrected the problem by installing a new motor with an adjustable pully to lower the amps. Now it is getting to hot and shutting down and...
  3. bkboss

    under amping motor

    The original exaust hood had a three phased motor , a single phase replacement was installed. There is a fuse box mounted to the unit with three hot wires coming in from the breaker box. One wire has been eliminated and the other two are connected to wires from the motor. Sorry about the...
  4. bkboss

    under amping motor

    This used to be wired for 3 phase but converted to single. We have been replacing a lot of motors and my repair man doesn't know why.
  5. bkboss

    under amping motor

    There are two hot conductors and one ground. 230v between hot conductors.
  6. bkboss

    under amping motor

    There are two lines each measuring 120v.
  7. bkboss

    under amping motor

    I have a single phase 230 volt Dayton exaust fan motor. It's rated for 15 amps but only drawing 7. It is overheating and shutting down. Any suggestions to why?

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