running a 2 HP 50 HZ motor on 60 HZ

[richardgb]

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

 

[davidbeach]

1. Probably not. This has been discussed many times, a search of this forum should provide much information.

2. Try telling the bulk of the world that runs at 50Hz that 60Hz is the standard.

 

[roydm]

Yes, it will run but 20% faster.
Is it going to be operated on the same voltage?
It may have trouble accelerating.
Need more details!
Roy

 

[itsmoked]

Try this:
faq237-1224

Keith Cress
kcress -

http://www.flaminsystems.com

 

[waross]

You may need to change the capacitor. I think possibly 144% subject to other opinions. The applied voltage should be about 20% higher than the original rated voltage of the motor.

Bill
--------------------
"Why not the best?"
Jimmy Carter

 

[davidbeach]

Maybe have to change the speed switch as well as the capacitor. By that point it would probably have been easier to buy the right motor in the first place.