That pump needs a 3hp motor or 2.2kw. I actually have a motor for it, the correct one in fact but it needs a potential relay, which I've been unable to find. A potential relay is an alternative to a centrifugal switch. If anyone could give me a lead on where to find a relay I could install it, fit new caps and it would be good to go !
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I actually have no need or use for this pump and motor. I just saw it at auction with another compressor in the same lot and thought that somebody on this website might be able to use them. But as the motor is KAPUT that means only the pump is good.Mind I still have to take the top off to check the reed switches but it huffs on turning it by hand. It comes with the pulleys,belt and cage. If anybody is interested give me a pm.
Thanks all for your help.
Cheers, Michael
I actually have no need or use for this pump and motor. I just saw it at auction with another compressor in the same lot and thought that somebody on this website might be able to use them. But as the motor is KAPUT that means only the pump is good.Mind I still have to take the top off to check the reed switches but it huffs on turning it by hand. It comes with the pulleys,belt and cage. If anybody is interested give me a pm.
Thanks all for your help.
Cheers, Michael
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I was trying to write a description but found the following which does a better job, so I nicked it !!
"The Potential Start Relay
Figure 1
This month's article will cover theory and operation of potential starting relays. The article that will appear in the Aug. 7 issue will cover potential relay ratings and specifications along with systematic troubleshooting.
Potential or voltage starting relays are used with single-phase capacitor-start/capacitor-run motors, which need relatively high starting torque. Their main function is to assist in starting the motor. These starting relays consist of a high-resistance coil and a set of normally closed contacts. The coil is wired between terminals 2 and 5, with the contacts between terminal 1 and 2. Terminals 4 and 6 are used for capacitor and/or condenser fan connections and have no electrical significance to the starting relay itself (Figure 1). Terminals 4 and 6 are sometimes referred to as dummy terminals and are simply used for wire connections.
Fig. 2 shows how a potential starting relay is wired to a capacitor-start/capacitor-run compressor motor. Note that the relay coil is wired in parallel (across) the start winding. The normally closed contacts are wired in series with the start winding and the start capacitor.
OPERATION
When the power is applied through the cycling control, both the run and start windings are energized. The start and run capacitors provide the phase shift for starting torque because of their capacitance adding when wired in parallel.
In fact, both capacitors are wired in series with the start winding and in parallel with the run winding. The run capacitor also limits the current that will pass through the start winding when the motor is running, since they are wired in series. The run capacitor also provides running torque when the motor is up and running.
The operation of the potential starting relay is based on the increase in back electromotive force (back EMF) or a bucking voltage that is generated across the start winding as the motor increases in speed. The large metal mass of the motor's rotor turning at high speeds with motor windings in close proximity has a voltage generating effect (Figure 3). This generated back EMF opposes line voltage and can be measured across the start winding or across the coil of the potential relay at terminals 2 and 5. The back EMF is usually a higher voltage than the line voltage and can be in the 400-V range. All motors have different magnitudes of back EMF.
Figure 2
The back EMF voltage generated across the start winding causes a small current to flow in the start winding and in the potential relay coil since they are in the same circuit. When the back EMF has built up to a high enough value, referred to as pick-up voltage, the contacts between terminals 1 and 2 will be picked-up opened. This will take the start capacitor out of the circuit.
The pickup voltage usually occurs when the motor has reached about 3/4 speed. The start winding is still in the back EMF circuit keeping the relay's coil energized while the motor is running at full speed.
When the cycling control opens, line voltage power is taken away from the motor. The motor's rotor decreases in speed, thus the back EMF generated across the start winding decreases in magnitude. The relay now sees a lowering back EMF and no longer can generate enough magnetism in its iron core to keep contacts 1 and 2 open.
Figure 3
The contacts thus return to their original normally closed position by spring power as the motor coasts to a stop. With the start capacitor out of the circuit, the motor now becomes a permanent split capacitance (PSC) motor in the running mode only."
The diagrams are missing unfortunately but I think it's still clear enough.
"The Potential Start Relay
Figure 1
This month's article will cover theory and operation of potential starting relays. The article that will appear in the Aug. 7 issue will cover potential relay ratings and specifications along with systematic troubleshooting.
Potential or voltage starting relays are used with single-phase capacitor-start/capacitor-run motors, which need relatively high starting torque. Their main function is to assist in starting the motor. These starting relays consist of a high-resistance coil and a set of normally closed contacts. The coil is wired between terminals 2 and 5, with the contacts between terminal 1 and 2. Terminals 4 and 6 are used for capacitor and/or condenser fan connections and have no electrical significance to the starting relay itself (Figure 1). Terminals 4 and 6 are sometimes referred to as dummy terminals and are simply used for wire connections.
Fig. 2 shows how a potential starting relay is wired to a capacitor-start/capacitor-run compressor motor. Note that the relay coil is wired in parallel (across) the start winding. The normally closed contacts are wired in series with the start winding and the start capacitor.
OPERATION
When the power is applied through the cycling control, both the run and start windings are energized. The start and run capacitors provide the phase shift for starting torque because of their capacitance adding when wired in parallel.
In fact, both capacitors are wired in series with the start winding and in parallel with the run winding. The run capacitor also limits the current that will pass through the start winding when the motor is running, since they are wired in series. The run capacitor also provides running torque when the motor is up and running.
The operation of the potential starting relay is based on the increase in back electromotive force (back EMF) or a bucking voltage that is generated across the start winding as the motor increases in speed. The large metal mass of the motor's rotor turning at high speeds with motor windings in close proximity has a voltage generating effect (Figure 3). This generated back EMF opposes line voltage and can be measured across the start winding or across the coil of the potential relay at terminals 2 and 5. The back EMF is usually a higher voltage than the line voltage and can be in the 400-V range. All motors have different magnitudes of back EMF.
Figure 2
The back EMF voltage generated across the start winding causes a small current to flow in the start winding and in the potential relay coil since they are in the same circuit. When the back EMF has built up to a high enough value, referred to as pick-up voltage, the contacts between terminals 1 and 2 will be picked-up opened. This will take the start capacitor out of the circuit.
The pickup voltage usually occurs when the motor has reached about 3/4 speed. The start winding is still in the back EMF circuit keeping the relay's coil energized while the motor is running at full speed.
When the cycling control opens, line voltage power is taken away from the motor. The motor's rotor decreases in speed, thus the back EMF generated across the start winding decreases in magnitude. The relay now sees a lowering back EMF and no longer can generate enough magnetism in its iron core to keep contacts 1 and 2 open.
Figure 3
The contacts thus return to their original normally closed position by spring power as the motor coasts to a stop. With the start capacitor out of the circuit, the motor now becomes a permanent split capacitance (PSC) motor in the running mode only."
The diagrams are missing unfortunately but I think it's still clear enough.
This might help explain a bit for you
http://www.industrial-electronics.com/Electricity-Refrigeration-Heating-Air-Conditioning_10-3-6.html
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What I'm looking for is something to start a fridge compressor, such that if it doesn't run after a few secs it cuts the power, waits a few seconds and tries again.
I currently rely on the thermal overload, but it is overworked and won't last very long.
I currently rely on the thermal overload, but it is overworked and won't last very long.
Try a Supco TD 69 solid state delay timer.
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I was hoping not to energise the klickson. If it cuts out after 10 secs I'd set the delay relay to 7 secs.
But I need to switch OFF after the delay the TD 69 switches ON after the delay.
If the motor runs before the delay times out then the relay has to be shorted to keep the motor running. I could possibly use the existing current relay to do that.
This is the circuit.
But I need to switch OFF after the delay the TD 69 switches ON after the delay.
If the motor runs before the delay times out then the relay has to be shorted to keep the motor running. I could possibly use the existing current relay to do that.
This is the circuit.
Theres a delay on make and a delay on break type could be on here, http://supco.e-shop.co.il/itemfiles/197_td73_spc-eng.pdf TD73.
Think we've been here before haven't we ?. Motor doesn't start first time everytime is it.
Think we've been here before haven't we ?. Motor doesn't start first time everytime is it.
The ones that use a start cap are normally the HBP (high back pressure)compressors, the hard start kits are made for this kind of scenario, basically they up the starting torque with a start cap. What size, make, model compressors do you currently have on your cobble-device.
