WTB/Trade Nema 56 motor

Gunner Asch

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Dec 31, 2009, 3:55:51 AM12/31/09

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My Hotsy steam cleaner just blew the motor. Bastards I got it from had
used and open frame motor instead of a proper TEFC one. It runs for a
couple minutes then blows the breaker. I thought it was the start switch
because it runs slow..then picks up and runs almost at full speed..so
that probably leaves out the start/run capacitors (right?)

Anyone got a good used:

Nema 56, 115vac, TEFC, 1.5-2hp electric motor kicking around I can buy
Cheap! or swap something nice for?

I suppose I could check the capacitors...but would rather have a TEFC
motor than this open one.

Thanks,

Gunner

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Joe AutoDrill

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Dec 31, 2009, 7:58:12 AM12/31/09

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"Gunner Asch" <gun...@lightspeed.net> wrote in message
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> My Hotsy steam cleaner just blew the motor. Bastards I got it from had
> used and open frame motor instead of a proper TEFC one. It runs for a
> couple minutes then blows the breaker. I thought it was the start switch
> because it runs slow..then picks up and runs almost at full speed..so
> that probably leaves out the start/run capacitors (right?)
>
> Anyone got a good used:
>
> Nema 56, 115vac, TEFC, 1.5-2hp electric motor kicking around I can buy
> Cheap! or swap something nice for?
>
> I suppose I could check the capacitors...but would rather have a TEFC
> motor than this open one.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Gunner

NEMA 56 as in 56C face?

What RPM?
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Gunner Asch

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Dec 31, 2009, 8:11:32 AM12/31/09

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On Thu, 31 Dec 2009 07:58:12 -0500, "Joe AutoDrill" <auto...@yunx.com>
wrote:

>"Gunner Asch" <gun...@lightspeed.net> wrote in message
>news:igpoj55cqmljh8252...@4ax.com...
>> My Hotsy steam cleaner just blew the motor. Bastards I got it from had
>> used and open frame motor instead of a proper TEFC one. It runs for a
>> couple minutes then blows the breaker. I thought it was the start switch
>> because it runs slow..then picks up and runs almost at full speed..so
>> that probably leaves out the start/run capacitors (right?)
>>
>> Anyone got a good used:
>>
>> Nema 56, 115vac, TEFC, 1.5-2hp electric motor kicking around I can buy
>> Cheap! or swap something nice for?
>>
>> I suppose I could check the capacitors...but would rather have a TEFC
>> motor than this open one.
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Gunner
>
>NEMA 56 as in 56C face?
>
>What RPM?

1750 would be fine. Not a C faced motor...the motor is marked Frame:
M56

I believe its the standard 3x5 bolt pattern

Ignoramus11030

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Dec 31, 2009, 8:43:31 AM12/31/09

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I have a 2 HP, 56 frame (but with larger shaft, 7/8 inch IIRC), 1725
RPM motor for sale. It is brand new, 3 phase, Dayton. The price is $80
plus shipping. All specs subject to verification, as I am not near
that motor.

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Cliff

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Dec 31, 2009, 10:33:40 AM12/31/09

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On Thu, 31 Dec 2009 00:55:51 -0800, Gunner Asch <gun...@lightspeed.net> wrote:

>My Hotsy steam cleaner just blew the motor. Bastards I got it from had
>used and open frame motor instead of a proper TEFC one. It runs for a
>couple minutes then blows the breaker. I thought it was the start switch
>because it runs slow..then picks up and runs almost at full speed..so
>that probably leaves out the start/run capacitors (right?)
>
>Anyone got a good used:
>
>Nema 56, 115vac, TEFC, 1.5-2hp electric motor kicking around I can buy
>Cheap! or swap something nice for?
>
>I suppose I could check the capacitors...but would rather have a TEFC
>motor than this open one.

Or you could check the bearings & your voltage ...

Ignoramus11030

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Dec 31, 2009, 10:40:39 AM12/31/09

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Also, if I can make a guess, your problem is not with the motor, but
with the pump or overpressure or something else. Something makes your
motor work too hard. Might be a recirculating valve.

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Cliff

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Dec 31, 2009, 10:46:11 AM12/31/09

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Probably a good idea to find & fix the actual problem .... which
it seems he chose to ignore.
Perhaps he could hire someone that can fix machines
next time he has a problem with a simple one.
--
Cliff

Gunner Asch

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Dec 31, 2009, 2:48:21 PM12/31/09

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Thanks Iggy..But Im looking for a 115volt single phase. But thanks
anyways.

Gunner

Gunner Asch

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Dec 31, 2009, 2:50:42 PM12/31/09

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On Thu, 31 Dec 2009 09:40:39 -0600, Ignoramus11030
<ignoram...@NOSPAM.11030.invalid> wrote:

Nice try..but no..its internal to the motor. I pulled the pump off the
motor first thing..and the motor still went smokey. Yet it would spin
freely without any power on it.

Gunner

Joe AutoDrill

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Jan 4, 2010, 10:36:19 AM1/4/10

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Recycling is nice... But at this point, just call Automation Direct and
order a replacement from them. Lowest cost, UPS to your door and if you
need other stuff and can get the order above $300, you get free shipping.

EXCELLENT vendor.

...Presuming they have the motor you actually need. Can you make use fo a
56C face motor even if you ignore the machined face?

Automation Direct: 800-633-0405

MODEL
MTR-1P5-1AB180
1-1/2 HP, 1 Phase, 120/240V, 1800 RPM
$136

MODEL
MTR-002-1AB180
2 HP, 1 Phase, 120/240V, 1800 RPM
$148

Never heard a single complaint about their motors except for the fact they
are made in China. ...Good luck finding a true US-made motor for that
price.