1nickthegreek
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Post by 1nickthegreek on Jul 6, 2014 21:09:55 GMT -5
I am picking up 2 used model C300-12 commercial Lortone tumblers with three 12# barrels, and need new motors for both, does anyone on here know the specs for the motor since Lortone said they are $235.00 per motor plus 15.00 shipping so 250 bucks a pop??? I would much rather get the specs for one and go to my local bearing and industrial sales place so that it will be near instant turnaround if the motor should happen to burn up again!!!! Thanks in advance!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by catmandewe on Jul 6, 2014 22:55:46 GMT -5
Should be a 1/3 or 1/2 hp 1725 rpm motor with a continuous duty rating of 1.0 or higher. Capacitor start is a plus but probably not required unless you want to start and stop the tumbler with a load on it. You can start it with the barrels off and then add them after it is running which would reduce the need for capacitor start. You should be able to find one for under $100
Have fun with it.................Tony
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1nickthegreek
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Post by 1nickthegreek on Jul 6, 2014 23:07:21 GMT -5
Thanks Tony, that gives me an idea of what I need!!! Appreciate it bro!!!!
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Post by Rockoonz on Jul 6, 2014 23:12:53 GMT -5
!/2 hp motors often cost less than 1/3, thats the case at the local shop where I buy motors.
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1nickthegreek
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Post by 1nickthegreek on Aug 11, 2014 5:39:42 GMT -5
Thanks Lee, I remember that from when I was selling them in the past , but the reminder was a good thing for me!!
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Post by johnjsgems on Aug 11, 2014 15:27:40 GMT -5
My 40 hp HP had a standard 1/3 hp PSC motor. Same motor was on the really big models too. It doesn't take much to turn big tumblers. Motor prices have shot up in the last 10 years. When I retired, 1/3 hp motor was about $100 retail. Last time I stopped in the wholesale house the same motor WHOLESALE "good guy price" was $90. That would make retail list about $200. If you have a Graingers try them. They sell to pretty much anyone as long as you are not competing with service companies. You would need 1/3hp, 1725 rpm, open drip proof, resilient mount, thermally protected. Copper windings always a best choice.
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1nickthegreek
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Post by 1nickthegreek on Aug 11, 2014 17:30:32 GMT -5
My 40 hp HP had a standard 1/3 hp PSC motor. Same motor was on the really big models too. It doesn't take much to turn big tumblers. Motor prices have shot up in the last 10 years. When I retired, 1/3 hp motor was about $100 retail. Last time I stopped in the wholesale house the same motor WHOLESALE "good guy price" was $90. That would make retail list about $200. If you have a Graingers try them. They sell to pretty much anyone as long as you are not competing with service companies. You would need 1/3hp, 1725 rpm, open drip proof, resilient mount, thermally protected. Copper windings always a best choice. I wont deal with Graingers, I can get anything at wholesale cost from the bearing supply house I worked at for years..... thanks though!!!
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Post by johnjsgems on Aug 14, 2014 17:44:49 GMT -5
I don't like Graingers either. I've heard they sell wholesale to anyone. I have wholesalers that remember me from 30 years in the trade. A long trip to visit for me.
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Post by johnjsgems on Aug 14, 2014 17:49:52 GMT -5
I don't know if things have changed in the 10 years I've been retired but the best 1/3 hp PSC motor for the area I worked (Palm Springs and surrounds) was AO Smith. That area had the richest customers and worse electrical supply ever. Voltages at start of day around 203 and 195 by afternoon with every AC in the valley cranking. If I can't find used motors I buy AO SMITH.
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