Okay kids,
I have come to the conclusion that I must replace the motor on my
compressor.
The original is a 1 hp, 3 phase, which rotates at 1720 rpm. After calling
around this
morning and getting prices on new 1hp single phase motors, prices vary from
$175 to $230.
I called a used motor guy who recommended I check the Harbor Freight
catalog,
saying they sell new motors for less than he could get me a refurbished used
one. I open
the catalog and see my options are:
1800 rpm, 1hp motor for $99 - 5/8" shaft - #56 frame
1800 rpm, 1hp, 7/8" shaft, #143T frame for $109
3600 rpm, 1hp, 5/8" shaft, #56 frame for $72
I guess my questions would be, can I go with the higher rpm motor? will this
be detrimental
to the system? or is more NOT better in this application ? Anyone know the
dimensions
of the mounting bolt patterns stated above?
The mounting brackets will have to be redrilled to convert from metric to
standard, as will the
pulley. I suppose I could get a similar pulley to mount on the 5/8" shaft
locally, but I wonder
about how close the ratio must compare to original.
Thanks in advance for all your help and advice
Soon to be blowin' it out my hose as well as my _____
Chris Prugh
72 Spitfar
Morgan Hill, CA
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