I'd assume that the time delay is a far easier replacement in the future as opposed to the mechanical centrifugal switch. Is this what inspired this project? Great job, your videos are very precise and informative. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you! I broke the centrifugal switch by accident and I couldn't find a replacement for the imperial shaft diameter. Using a timer rely seemed like a good alternative and I thought it would be an interesting project.
I have a similar issue on a Gryphon motor on an old bandsaw. The contacts are shot on the centrifugal switch. Couldn't see if you had specified what the second contactor your added is? Would you be interested in building an equivalent unit for me, as it's a stretch for my electrical knowledge.
Hey Peter. Both contactors are rated to 18 amps and have a 230v coil. You can get them relatively cheaply here: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/332619693844?hash=item4d71adbf14:g:s44AAOSwq1JZHY4p. To be honest your cheapest option is probably to find a another second hand motor that will work. You're looking at £100 for the parts alone to make the starter unit with integrated timer relay. If you send me your email I can send you a list of all the parts I used. If you aren't happy building the unit yourself we might be able to sort something out.
I'd assume that the time delay is a far easier replacement in the future as opposed to the mechanical centrifugal switch. Is this what inspired this project? Great job, your videos are very precise and informative. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you! I broke the centrifugal switch by accident and I couldn't find a replacement for the imperial shaft diameter. Using a timer rely seemed like a good alternative and I thought it would be an interesting project.
@dirtbagd89
Makes sense. Sometimes replacement parts are no longer available, and we can only improvise. Great idea, and very professional!
I have a similar issue on a Gryphon motor on an old bandsaw. The contacts are shot on the centrifugal switch. Couldn't see if you had specified what the second contactor your added is? Would you be interested in building an equivalent unit for me, as it's a stretch for my electrical knowledge.
Hey Peter. Both contactors are rated to 18 amps and have a 230v coil. You can get them relatively cheaply here: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/332619693844?hash=item4d71adbf14:g:s44AAOSwq1JZHY4p. To be honest your cheapest option is probably to find a another second hand motor that will work. You're looking at £100 for the parts alone to make the starter unit with integrated timer relay. If you send me your email I can send you a list of all the parts I used. If you aren't happy building the unit yourself we might be able to sort something out.