Frank R
Stainless
- Joined
- Dec 18, 2009
- Location
- Dearborn, Michigan
Just a note: total amateur here; please be patient.
I recently picked up an old Walker-Turner/Rockwell metal cutting bandsaw. The previous owner plugged it in and ran it before I loaded it on my trailer.
I am currently storing it at my brother's pole barn which is 90 minutes away.
The first thing I needed to do was change the 20 amp 3 phase plug to a 30 amp plug which is what my brother has standardized on. He has a 15 HP phase converter built by a local electrician.
I simply pulled out all four wires from the 20 amp plug and inserted them in the same order (in relation to the Ground) in the 30 amp plug. When I started the band saw the motor was turning fine but the magnetic starter was clicking a bit. Not really loud but it was steady. Then I noticed the wheel was running in reverse!
So, I took a moment and downloaded the wiring diagram for the plug (L14-30P 30 Amp 125-250). I figured all I would have to do is reverse two of the legs to get it to turn in the correct direction.
When I wired it according to the diagram, the wheel did not turn at all. I did hear a slight hum coming from the motor though.
Should I remove the magnetic starter and just use the switch?
I recently picked up an old Walker-Turner/Rockwell metal cutting bandsaw. The previous owner plugged it in and ran it before I loaded it on my trailer.
I am currently storing it at my brother's pole barn which is 90 minutes away.
The first thing I needed to do was change the 20 amp 3 phase plug to a 30 amp plug which is what my brother has standardized on. He has a 15 HP phase converter built by a local electrician.
I simply pulled out all four wires from the 20 amp plug and inserted them in the same order (in relation to the Ground) in the 30 amp plug. When I started the band saw the motor was turning fine but the magnetic starter was clicking a bit. Not really loud but it was steady. Then I noticed the wheel was running in reverse!
So, I took a moment and downloaded the wiring diagram for the plug (L14-30P 30 Amp 125-250). I figured all I would have to do is reverse two of the legs to get it to turn in the correct direction.
When I wired it according to the diagram, the wheel did not turn at all. I did hear a slight hum coming from the motor though.
Should I remove the magnetic starter and just use the switch?