who knows how to wire this up?

[m1c]

its a 15hp motor

 

 

so id need a power source and a button. or rather than a button that you turn on and have the motor spinning at full all the time, id want something more like a pedal so you can control the speed. not sure if its a DC or 3 phase so answers on a postcard for each please

[Gonzo]

Most likely 3-phase. Thus you'd need a phase converter. You may be able to get one with a variator on it to run summat like that, but don't quote me on that.

[Vista]

Can you show us a close up of the motor tally plate, that should give more info on what it is.

 

I suspect you'll need more than a button if it's a 3 phase motor, you'll need a starter.

[m1c]

thats just a pic ive copied from ebay, i dont have a motor yet im toying with an idea.

 

will find info on a phase convertor see what it converts to

and a starter.

[Vista]

thats just a pic ive copied from ebay, i dont have a motor yet im toying with an idea.

 

will find info on a phase convertor see what it converts to

and a starter.

 

Then post up a link to the auction you got it from

[m1c]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Electric-Motor-Th ... 286.c0.m14

 

i get the impression a dc motor is better tho. something like off a large forklift truck.

[Vista]

It says in the title that it's a 3 phase motor and you'll definitely need a starter for that, if its full load current is 21.5 amps then its start current will be much higher.

[m1c]

what if it was single phase?

[Savvi]

The best thing to do is tell us what your thinking of doing with a motor then we may be able to suggest the best option for you ?

 

 

Converters are loads of money i've been looking for one to run my 3 phase car ramp on single phase and been quoted £400 ish so now waiting for my 3 phase to be fitted.

[Retro-gone.]

i use fridge motors to make polishing wheels and bench grinders.

[caprinerd]

i used a flymo motor till it went bang