I got a used rpc for pretty much free today from another boardmember (Thank You RKdeckel), who used it for many years till it smoked on him.
It is a Phase-a-Matic, 5HP motor. So I got it home and opend it up to find a blown cap, 50uf.
The motor spins freely and doesn't really smell like it burnt.
I am wondering what I should check on it before putting new caps into it. Anything other than obvious short to frame ? It has two large 50uf caps and one small 300uf cap, all 370 volt rated dielectric types, no oil filled .
What do you guys say ?
Kerry
It is a Phase-a-Matic, 5HP motor. So I got it home and opend it up to find a blown cap, 50uf.
The motor spins freely and doesn't really smell like it burnt.
I am wondering what I should check on it before putting new caps into it. Anything other than obvious short to frame ? It has two large 50uf caps and one small 300uf cap, all 370 volt rated dielectric types, no oil filled .
What do you guys say ?
Kerry
