electric compressor 1959 need help

[paulmars]

If this is wrong forum, sorry.

It was removed from elevator shaft in the 1980s and has been sitting in someones garage ever since. I'm told it was functioning when removed.

I dont want to just plug in it. i'd like some help first. I have pictures and specific questions. Is anyone interested in helping or sending me to a better forum?

tks,
>paul

 

[ScottyUK]

Assuming this doesn't get deleted as a home question , maybe try forum1083.


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[TurbineGen]

Many local motor rewind shops have the equipment to test a motor to tell you whether it is still servicable or not. I can't say much for the pump, though.

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If it is broken, fix it. If it isn't broken, I'll soon fix that.

 

[ccjersey]

Hobby questions are welcome over on the Smokstak website.

http://www.smokstak.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=6

 

[rasevskii]

Clean it up and rotate by hand. Dry it out if was ever wet. get a Variac and put on the voltage slowly. Or better get an electrical shop to look at it. Be safe and have respect for electricity, or don`t touch it if you are not confident in what you are doing.

rasevskii

 

[paulmars]

tks