Recent content by Colt1911

@jraef Thanks for the more verbose explantion of the consumption vs. output rating. That was one of the things that puzzled me a bit. It seemed strange that 3.4A @ 120V would have such a low HP output. The complexity of the controller is of no concern to me, I have built more than a few MP...

I want to thank everyone who took the time to help me with my problem. Thanks a million, you guys are great. Colt

read a brief description of theory on the 'shaded pole' design. Makes more sense to me now why they are so inefficient since they only use about half the wave. that would probably always put them under the %50 mark for efficiency. This fan would cost me about $20 a month, just to run at full...

@ RajeevCell I posted a pic of the label in my first post. Unfortunately, its just a teeny tiny link at the bottom which is why my second post, right under it was to bring attention that the link existed. I am not familiar with 'shaded pole' design, and this gives me something to research, and...

actually I havent torn the motor down YET. I was REALLY hoping to avoid that since its a pain, but with no other suggestions I guess thats on my todo list tomorrow. Honestly, 'assumed', and 'likely' just dont cut it. I was hoping the learned scholars on this 'electric motor forum' would have an...

thanks for the reply never said it was 1/3HP, speculated 1/13 could be misprinted given that it is 3.4A @ 120V. Sadly no one seems to focus on the main question 'what TYPE of motor is this' Which is what I REALLY need to know. I may well end up tearing it down. surly I can find all the...

I havent in fact been able to determine if this is in fact an AC circuit. Hence the hedging on the power factor etc. The output vs the input power would explain the descrepancy, and if your correct would be horrendous!! I appreciate your advice, and your time to give it. Assumptions are...

Thanks for the reply. just noticed I wrote the formula wrong. P=IE. And correct me, please, if I'm wrong but 120V*3.4A yields 408watts. 1HP is equal to 746 watts. 746 divided by 408 is around 1.8. I doubt pf & eff will lower it to 1/13th HP which is around 57 watts. I have already metered the...

picture of the motor label at the bottom of my first post

Need help in determining what type of motor I have. I have an idea, but want some input from someone more learned than myself. The reason I need to know is because I intend to attach a motor speed control, and some of the information I have is in conflict. The facts: The product is Master Flow...