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Variable Speed for my Lathe

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    #32
    FatimaKid
    Registered Users Posts: 46 ✭FatimaKid


    Alun wrote: »
    .. you can usually tell by the fact that run capacitors are rated at 450V, but start capacitors at 250V and run capacitors are usually lower capacity than run capacitors.

    My table saw capacitor is 30uf and rated 420v-470v and now burned out. It has 2 spade connectors (one on each 'terminal').

    I received my new capacitor today (30uf rated 450v) but it has 2 spade connectors per 'terminal' . Can I go ahead and install it or have I got the wrong part? :confused:

    Jeez, I hope Alun or someone like him is still reading this thread......:o


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    #33
    Alun
    Registered Users Posts: 21,467 ✭✭✭✭Alun


    Should be OK. Are the connectors are like U-shaped pieces of metal with a spade connector on each 'arm' of the U? I assume this is just for convenience for different wiring configurations where you have two wires coming in and two going out, so just connect each wire to one connector on each terminal and leave the other unused.


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    #34
    FatimaKid
    Registered Users Posts: 46 ✭FatimaKid


    Alun wrote: »
    Should be OK. Are the connectors are like U-shaped pieces of metal with a spade connector on each 'arm' of the U? I assume this is just for convenience for different wiring configurations where you have two wires coming in and two going out, so just connect each wire to one connector on each terminal and leave the other unused.

    Thanks for the reply Alun. Installed the cap but still have problems - when I run the motor it blows the 13amp fuse in the plug after about half a second. Know anywhere I could bring the motor and NVR for assessment in the Longford area? Not afraid to travel but local would be more convenient.....


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    #35
    Alun
    Registered Users Posts: 21,467 ✭✭✭✭Alun


    No idea I'm afraid :(


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    #36
    slowburner
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 5,220 Mod ✭✭✭✭slowburner


    FatimaKid wrote: »
    Thanks for the reply Alun. Installed the cap but still have problems - when I run the motor it blows the 13amp fuse in the plug after about half a second. Know anywhere I could bring the motor and NVR for assessment in the Longford area? Not afraid to travel but local would be more convenient.....
    Might the saw need its own 16 amp supply?


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    #37
    FatimaKid
    Registered Users Posts: 46 ✭FatimaKid


    Alun/slowburner - thanks for the replies. Unfortunately the problem was a bit more serious than I thought - motor is banjaxed.:mad:


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    #38
    slowburner
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 5,220 Mod ✭✭✭✭slowburner


    Sorry to hear that.


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    #39
    Alun
    Registered Users Posts: 21,467 ✭✭✭✭Alun


    FatimaKid wrote: »
    Alun/slowburner - thanks for the replies. Unfortunately the problem was a bit more serious than I thought - motor is banjaxed.:mad:
    Ouch, sounds expensive! :mad:


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