Dual & Tap Wound Motors |
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Problem |
Possible Cause |
Recommended Action |
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High current draw and / or 'growling bearings' | Tap-wound motors can create problems if the 'star point' contractor is not connected. The motor will be fine in low speed but in high speed will have a high current draw and a severe electrical noise that sounds like noisy bearings. The motor will not last long when run in this condition. Dual-wound motors are rarely a problem. | Faulty wiring in the switchboard, check the correct contractor is connected. | |