My motor rotates in the wrong direction for my application and I've read this type of motor is non-reversible. However I've found some youtube videos that show the rotation can be reversed by removing the end caps, pulling out the rotor and reinstalling the rotor such that the shaft is at the opposite end of the motor and the end caps are also reinstalled on opposite ends of the motor. Is there any downside to this reversal process?
Thanks,
henryr
single phase shaded pole motor reversal question
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Re: single phase shaded pole motor reversal question
>Is there any downside to this reversal process?
That should work fine.
That should work fine.
Re: single phase shaded pole motor reversal question
I would hazard a guess it would run in the same direction but swapping the drive end gives you reverse.
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Re: single phase shaded pole motor reversal question
Yes, exactly.
Re: single phase shaded pole motor reversal question
Many posts and info on the web it seems these motors run very hot because of the shaded pole components. It also seems they require constant air flow so they don't overheat. Based on that I don't think they would be appropriate for a mini lathe.
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Re: single phase shaded pole motor reversal question
I would think hard about using this on a mini lathe.
Better off with a dc motor..
Better off with a dc motor..
Too many things going on to bother listing them.
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Re: single phase shaded pole motor reversal question
I agree with Bill. Shaded pole motors have low starting torque and poor speed regulation.