Re: (ET) Electric motor search (off topic)

["Konstanty, Walter \(GE Indust, ConsInd\)" <Walter Konstanty ge com>]

3,600RPM is a standard AC 2 pole motor speed.....better to go with that.

www.surpluscenter.com   is a good source of motors, pumps, hydraulics, 
engines, etc.....

HP x 746 watts/HP x 1.15/110V = approx amps  (as motors are rated in HP on 
Surplus Center)

You may need to consider how it's connected.  If it's a belt drive gas 
engine, the ac motor should
be rated for belt drive (or ask)....sleeve bearing motors cannot belt 
drive.  Need ball or roller bearing or a 
jack-shaft in between.  Install a overload breaker or capable switch in 
case of clogs to prevent damage to 
the motor or drive-train.

Watch out for the cord!

...Walt


-----Original Message-----
From: elec-trak-bounces cosmos phy tufts edu
[mailto:elec-trak-bounces cosmos phy tufts edu]On Behalf Of Stephen &
Carol Welch
Sent: Wednesday, March 01, 2006 7:35 PM
To: et
Subject: (ET) Electric motor search (off topic)


Thanks to Chris T., I have a single-stage gas snowblower to convert  
to electric.  At this point I'm looking for a 12-15 amp 110 volt  
motor that will run at 4,000 rpm.  I am thinking that this will come  
closest to approximating the IC engine that is being removed, while  
still being operable from a standard household outlet.

Anyone have any good, inexpensive sources for this sort of thing?   
I've done some surfing, but the motor universe is quite large, and I  
am by no means an expert in these things.  I have noticed that some  
circular saws use motors that seem to have the right specs - I would  
just have to find a supplier...

Your ideas welcome - feel free to email me offlist.

Thanks in advance,

Steve
Alltraxed E-20



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