I received 4-5 replies off list (trying not to
embarrass me?) reminding me that you can't just reverse the 'end'
connections on a series wound motor. Thanks all - pretty clear now that I think
about it. The odd thing though is why it's going backwards. The amature
connections are made by external straps going to the external connections for
the field windings. To reverse the armature connections I guess I need to use
jumper wires to criss-cross the armature connections. I'll give that a
try.
Experience is a great teaching aid.
Thanks again,
SteveS
E12S
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