[dcbc]

I have that motor run through a 3 way switch on my barley crusher and it is top notch.  I have only had to use the reverse to clear a jam once and it worked like a charm. 

[mainebrewer]

dcbd - I've got the same motor that the OP referenced on order.
How did you wire it up so that you could reverse the motor?
Can you put up a schematic?

[dcbc]

dcbd - I've got the same motor that the OP referenced on order.
How did you wire it up so that you could reverse the motor?
Can you put up a schematic?

I decided to turn it over to an electrician for fear of the capacitor. 

But I gave him the diagram from the second page of this thread on the Brewing Network Forum.

http://www.thebrewingnetwork.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=16479

[mainebrewer]

Thanks for the link!

[rabid_dingo]

I have that same one. It works like a charm. It's not about speed its about quality. If it takes
me two more minutes to mill my grain so be it.

No problems with startup?  That is, does it have enough oomph to get going if you load the hopper and then start it up?  Sometimes, with my current drill, I need to get things spinning before dumping in the grain, especially with Rye Malt.

Oh, and nice setup.  That's just about exactly what I'm looking to do.

Thanks. and it starts grinding right away. Fully loaded hopper and it takes. that Artisanmaui link was where I
got the info and built mine. Not exactly how he had it but more suited to my style. I havent tried it with rye
yet but we'll see. I got the grainger parts as described by the site as well. I am just glad that from now on
the only "wear and tear" will be on a part designed to take it, and be easily replaced, if needed that is.



Edited for spelling, aesthetics.

[oscarvan]

Hmmm, is that supposed to start up without a capacitor?

I have one of these sitting around...... 1930's Hobart..... Having a hard time finding the attachments which would make it a valuable collectors item.... Have been thinking about putting a pully on it in the mean time.....

[Hokerer]

Hmmm, is that supposed to start up without a capacitor?

The motor we're talking about comes with a capacitor (run, not start, though, I think).  Big honking thing at that (like 2" x 3" x 6").

[oscarvan]

OK..... I thought that capacitors were for starting only, I mean, they shoot their load and they are done.... right?

[Hokerer]

OK..... I thought that capacitors were for starting only, I mean, they shoot their load and they are done.... right?

No, depending on the motor design, it might use a start capacitor or a run (actually start/run) capacitor.  Here's a decent explanation...
http://forum.allaboutcircuits.com/showthread.php?t=1223

[oscarvan]

Interesting, learnt something today. Thanks.

[dcbc]

One thing I gathered when I was researching this subject is that the capacitor was definitely something you do not want to touch when things are operating.  Mine is housed in a large junction box.

[oscarvan]

Yes, that I knew.... not only that, they can hold their load for a while after disconnecting the supply..... so anytime you mess with them, disconnect and then wait a few minutes.

[rabid_dingo]

I have that same one. It works like a charm. It's not about speed its about quality. If it takes
me two more minutes to mill my grain so be it.

No problems with startup?  That is, does it have enough oomph to get going if you load the hopper and then start it up?  Sometimes, with my current drill, I need to get things spinning before dumping in the grain, especially with Rye Malt.

Oh, and nice setup.  That's just about exactly what I'm looking to do.

Thanks. and it starts grinding right away. Fully loaded hopper and it takes. that Artisanmaui link was where I
got the info and built mine. Not exactly how he had it but more suited to my style. I havent tried it with rye
yet but we'll see. I got the grainger parts as described by the site as well. I am just glad that from now on
the only "wear and tear" will be on a part designed to take it, and be easily replaced, if needed that is.

Edited for spelling, aesthetics.

I brewed the Denny Conn Rye beer on Friday. The Rye milled just fine. No issues.

[Hokerer]

I brewed the Denny Conn Rye beer on Friday. The Rye milled just fine. No issues.

Excellent, thanks.  If that motor handles Rye fine, it'll handle anything.  Just about got all the parts I need so it might be the project for this coming weekend.

[Thirsty_Monk]

I am interested.
I think I will be buying the same stuff what you did.