work with ac motors?
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Yes, they should on/off switch anything up to 25 Amps 250 Volts. Our main use has been heating elements in various furnaces or band heaters. You need 2 to switch 220-240 volt systems since there are 2 hot lines at 110-120 volts each to make up the 220 volt power. We do have one switching a 110 volt air conditioning compressor on & off.
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And no any solid state relay will not turn on any thing connected to it. Induction motors are a lot different than say base board heat when they start pulling amps.
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Mine burnt up or froze on the first test when used with an ac induction motor on a dust collector. The collector required a dedicated 15 A breaker. I thought the Additional 25 A rating would be plenty. I had to buy a crydom brand to get it to work. You are either looking for a relay that will handle a resistive load like a heater or an inductive load like a ac motor. This is not the relay for a motor.
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I use one of these to switch my 240v AC since it doesn't have a temperature sensor on it. Works great, but be cautious about how much power you draw through it. Without the additional heatsink (sold separately of course) it can get hot enough to begin melting the plastic casing around it. I thought I was well within the limits without a heatsink but after a year noticed some slight deformation of the plastic. Doesn't hurt to be safe and get the additional heatsink.
1942779
I use The Schumacher PC-6 120AC to 6A 12V DC Power Converter for my motor. Works great!
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NO. I even went so far as to try one for brushless motors (even though I was nearly positive it was a standard brush- style). Speed controllers do NOT work with this fan.
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Hmm.. I would have said no due to the size of the motor but if you search Amazon for fan speed controller they have at least one that will handle up to 15 amps
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I knowingly tried using a 9 volt battery with PWM, just for getting a project started, knowing I should get the 3 volt battery. I spun one of the gears right off the motor! Stick with 3 volts.
637507
This will work with Induction type motors, it will cut the speed. We used it to cut the speed on a dryer rack, no problem.
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Electrically they are very close to being the same, I do recommend getting a new start capacitor with the new motor. You will have to take your AC unit apart and measure the shaft diameter and motor bolt pattern to make sure they are the same. Also this motor is reversible, so make sure when you wire it up the fan is spinning the right direction.
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The motor wires are bigger on the motor. U can try to solder up connections to make it work.
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Yes, the switch I bought was for an electric actuator and as it sits their is no power going through it. When you push in on the switch it will send power to your motor.
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Hi, it depends on your motor,motor saver,etc. Make sure the voltage and amps are correct on it should work. Mine came with multiple adaptors so not connection problems. Thanks Brian
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For the money it is pretty heavy duty, I would think it would work with AC but I cannot be positive. I was only using mine temporarily so I guess I could give it a try and let you know.
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You know Steve- the manufacturer's website answers your questions :) but here you go."Q: What fans can I use a fan speed controller with?A: Our fan speed controller (ACSC) will work with brushless motors, such as the ones commonly used with inline centrifugal fans. Do not use with blowers, booster fans, etc."Quiet operationDurable ceramic-coatedMetal housingUL-recognized componentsHigh quality molded impellerThermally-protected AC motorIncludes mounting brackets and 8 foot pre-wired 120V cordThermally protected A/C motor :) I have 3 - these things are worth every penny - they are loud if not attached to any duct or filter. You know Steve- the manufacturer's website answers your questions :) but here you go."Q: What fans can I use a fan speed controller with?A: Our fan speed controller (ACSC) will work with brushless motors, such as the ones commonly used with inline centrifugal fans. Do not use with blowers, booster fans, etc."Quiet operationDurable ceramic-coatedMetal housingUL-recognized componentsHigh quality molded impellerThermally-protected AC motorIncludes mounting brackets and 8 foot pre-wired 120V cordThermally... » Read More You know Steve- the manufacturer's website answers your questions :) but here you go."Q: What fans can I use a fan speed controller with?A: Our fan speed controller (ACSC) will work with brushless motors, such as the ones commonly used with inline centrifugal fans. Do not use with blowers, booster fans, etc."Quiet operationDurable ceramic-coatedMetal housingUL-recognized componentsHigh quality molded impellerThermally-protected AC motorIncludes mounting brackets and 8 foot pre-wired 120V cordThermally protected A/C motor :) I have 3 - these things are worth every penny - they are loud if not attached to any duct or filter. « Show Less
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Dear customer, It will work perfectly. Please call our technical support at 310-864-3131 for any other questions. Thank you, AC DC Marine Inc.
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Yes but you have to replace the controol boards in the AC units. then it will work
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tom, im sorry i actually bought wrong motor. i was going to use these on another project but they are too big. i cannot answer the question for you. do more google searches on internet, thats wat i do. thanx
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reversing the wires will not work! an this type of a/c motor you have to remove the motor screws and flip over the stator (part with the windings) and reassemble. its not hard to do
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The key is your extension cord. Be sure you use one that's rated for 15 amps or you are risking burning out the motor.