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JordanOn the whole megger testing is non destructive. What happens is a DC voltage is applied to the device or winding under test. It is an insulation test to see is the insulation has been injured in any way to cause a short circuit when normal power is applied to it. On my megger there are 3 ranges 300V, 750V, and 1000 volts. Applying the proper voltage is essential to not damaging the device you are testing. Working voltages up to 240 volts should use the 300 range. Working voltages up to 600 volts use the 750 volt range and working voltages above 600 use the 1000 volt range. As you can see if you used the 1000 volt range on a device that had a working voltage of say 24 volts you could damage the insulation just by testing it. Find the coil ends of the motor at the terminal block. Place one of the test leads on this coil end and connect the other test lead to the chassis of the motor. If the test shows that the motor coil is over 2 megohms the coil is fine and the motor can be put back into service.
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What kind of motor is used either on ac or dc supplies?
single phase induction motor
Can you convert single phase electric motor to three phase connection?
Three-phase motors will run on single-phase power. What they WON'T do is start. There is no easy way to re-wire such a large motor to run on a single phase.Properly sized capacitors and a special relay is sometimes used on sewage lift stations (poopie stations is what we call them) to run the 3-phase pumps on single phase.I've seen 10 hp motors used. Sometimes a lift station is needed where 3-phase power is not available The motor will not develop it's full horsepower, only about 2 thirds. A push-button can be used in place of the relay, but you will have to push the button until the motor starts then let go. If the motor stops you will need to push the button again. Usually expect several hundred micro-farads to be needed.I have used old A/C motor-run capacitors in parallel to experimentally determine the actual size (capacitance) needed. Be sure to use correct working voltage capacitors. DANGER!!! Electricity can EASILY kill you and capacitors can blow up in your face!!!I've seen crazy people attempt to rope-start three-phase motors (it works), connect phase converters, all sorts of weird stuff. In reality, single-phase 5hp motors are available, so the a good recommendation is to trade-in the 3-phase motor for a 1-phase motor of the size you need.To run a three phase equipment from a single phase source, you will need something called a "phase converter".Before you go out and buy one, find out if a single phase motor is available to match your requirements. It will probably be an easier solution for you if you can do that.Depending on your application, another option with such a large motor is to get a "Variable Frequency Drive". These are somewhat expensive but will take in a single-phase input and output 3-phase.As always, if you are in doubt about what to do, the best advice anyone should give you is to call a licensed electrician to advise what work is needed.Before you do any work yourself,on electrical circuits, equipment or appliances,always use a test meter to ensure the circuit is, in fact, de-energized.IF YOU ARE NOT ALREADY SURE YOU CAN DO THIS JOBSAFELY AND COMPETENTLYREFER THIS WORK TO QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS.
Why do you connect a capacitor with an Ac motor?
The capacitor is used to create a second phase from the single phase power source and it is the interaction between these two phases that causes the motor to turn.
What is the type of motor used in running a lathe spindle?
230V/1Ph/50Hz 1HP (0.75 kW)Motor Capacitor start induction motor ( single phase)
Can you megger test in rain?
No you cant, simply because the rain will cause a short to ground causing low insulation (megger results)... The only way is to make sure the phase you are testing is dry and no path from phase to ground is present. usually drying the phase the sanding it down while keeping it covered will give you more realistic results or you can just wait till the rain stops :)
