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Post by ᎡᎵᏔᎻ on Dec 7, 2019 15:16:05 GMT -5
*Update* I got lucky and found these two brand new motors from a Facebook seller near me for $50. I will have to wire them but I plan to do that anyways. What I would like to do is wire it to a switch with a plug. That way when I flip the switch it will make the plug active. I think that will be a better option for the water pump in case it burns out I won’t have to do any rewiring. Does anyone have a good tutorial for that? From the little I know about wiring I would guess the black wire to black circle white to white and copper is ground?
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nik
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Post by nik on Dec 7, 2019 17:19:44 GMT -5
It looks like you are using the WEG motor. You are correct in your wire locations, but I think the motor is set up for 230 volts rather than 115. You will need to switch the positions of a couple of the internal leads. On the up side, the terminals are clearly marked, and the wiring diagram on the label has not worn off.
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Post by ᎡᎵᏔᎻ on Dec 7, 2019 17:43:01 GMT -5
It looks like you are using the WEG motor. You are correct in your wire locations, but I think the motor is set up for 230 volts rather than 115. You will need to switch the positions of a couple of the internal leads. On the up side, the terminals are clearly marked, and the wiring diagram on the label has not worn off. Yeah I was wondering about the high and low voltage. Thanks
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Post by ᎡᎵᏔᎻ on Dec 9, 2019 23:20:07 GMT -5
It looks like you are using the WEG motor. You are correct in your wire locations, but I think the motor is set up for 230 volts rather than 115. You will need to switch the positions of a couple of the internal leads. On the up side, the terminals are clearly marked, and the wiring diagram on the label has not worn off. Does this look wired correctly?
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Post by knave on Dec 9, 2019 23:40:27 GMT -5
ᎡᎵᏔᎻ is your outlet voltage 120v or 240v? I can’t remember where you are located.
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Post by ᎡᎵᏔᎻ on Dec 10, 2019 0:07:32 GMT -5
ᎡᎵᏔᎻ is your outlet voltage 120v or 240v? I can’t remember where you are located. I live in Oklahoma USA
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Post by knave on Dec 10, 2019 0:13:28 GMT -5
Very good. And to clarify, which motor (diagram) are we looking at in your last picture?
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Post by ᎡᎵᏔᎻ on Dec 10, 2019 0:28:41 GMT -5
Very good. And to clarify, which motor (diagram) are we looking at in your last picture? The Weg
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Post by knave on Dec 10, 2019 0:51:37 GMT -5
Yes, the motor is correctly configured for 120v. Connect the black 120v wire to terminal 4. Connect the white neutral wire to terminal 1. Best of luck. Evan
Edit: as you can see, you can reverse rotation by switching the red and black leads in the motor.
Edit 2: If you are using a cord, or cord end, keep in mind the narrow blade is the 120v, the wide blade is neutral.
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Post by ᎡᎵᏔᎻ on Dec 10, 2019 13:32:28 GMT -5
Yes, the motor is correctly configured for 120v. Connect the black 120v wire to terminal 4. Connect the white neutral wire to terminal 1. Best of luck. Evan Edit: as you can see, you can reverse rotation by switching the red and black leads in the motor. Edit 2: If you are using a cord, or cord end, keep in mind the narrow blade is the 120v, the wide blade is neutral. I plan to wire it to a combo toggle switch. To where I can plug a water pump to it and both motor and pump comes on at the same time.
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Post by ᎡᎵᏔᎻ on Dec 10, 2019 13:33:43 GMT -5
Yes, the motor is correctly configured for 120v. Connect the black 120v wire to terminal 4. Connect the white neutral wire to terminal 1. Best of luck. Evan Edit: as you can see, you can reverse rotation by switching the red and black leads in the motor. Edit 2: If you are using a cord, or cord end, keep in mind the narrow blade is the 120v, the wide blade is neutral. I plan to wire it to a combo toggle switch. To where I can plug a water pump to it and both motor and pump comes on at the same time.That way if the pump dies I won’t have to rewire.
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Post by ᎡᎵᏔᎻ on Dec 12, 2019 8:18:13 GMT -5
I’m planning to to use an Extension cord what size of wire would you guys recommend?
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Post by knave on Dec 12, 2019 8:23:20 GMT -5
The full load amps for the WEG on 120v are 7.2A. I would go with a 14ga cord, which is rated for up to 15A.
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Post by ᎡᎵᏔᎻ on Dec 12, 2019 21:30:00 GMT -5
Update so wired the motor and works great running the right way and everything. I’m still waiting on one more wheel then I will start cutting PVC to go between them. I still need to install the switch and the slide system for the back of the jugs so I can replace wheels later.
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Post by ᎡᎵᏔᎻ on Dec 18, 2019 0:04:33 GMT -5
Getting closer to being done.
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nik
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Post by nik on Dec 18, 2019 3:31:34 GMT -5
That's looking great. What width spacer are you planning to run between wheels? It might be worth doing something to control water spray. It seems like you will get pretty wet the way it is now.
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Post by manofglass on Dec 18, 2019 10:09:37 GMT -5
I use shaft collars between the wheels
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Post by ᎡᎵᏔᎻ on Dec 18, 2019 11:50:22 GMT -5
That's looking great. What width spacer are you planning to run between wheels? It might be worth doing something to control water spray. It seems like you will get pretty wet the way it is now. It has pvc between the wheels. There is 2inches between each wheel I’m also planning to put a PVC board at the top to connect some water flaps to keep water spread on the wheels even as well as keep it from drowning me Lol
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Post by ᎡᎵᏔᎻ on Dec 18, 2019 14:32:07 GMT -5
I tested my water pump I bought and I don’t think it’s strong enough. What size or water pump would you guys recommend?
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Post by Peruano on Dec 18, 2019 16:10:53 GMT -5
Probably your pump is strong enough but you may be making it do too much vertical lift. Just elevate the receptacle you are pumping from a bit off the floor and the flow will increase substantially. Just a possibility.
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