How to test an electric motor.

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  • @CodaRandall
    @CodaRandall Рік тому +2

    Very useful, thanks for the video

  • @Therealjimjam
    @Therealjimjam Рік тому

    Hello! Thank you for the video! I am checking a dec fan from a radiator in a car, I do have about 8-100 ohms reading from one leg of the motor to the casing of the motor, that means it is bad, right?

    • @4qd
      @4qd  11 місяців тому +1

      8 ohms is about the upper limit of what we have seen, I would think 100 is showing a fault.

  • @MagicAyrtonforever
    @MagicAyrtonforever Рік тому

    Great video, I have a friction wheel on a Peugeot 207 which I think is causing a short to earth on three sensors on this vehicle. The motor has a high resistance between the two terminals (nothing to the case) Could the 18 + ohm resistance be causing issues? With that one motor disconnected all the faults clear and don't return.

    • @4qd
      @4qd  Рік тому

      18 ohms does sound a bit high to me, but you'd need to check the spec to be sure.

  • @user-vy3zi5gw1i
    @user-vy3zi5gw1i 2 місяці тому

    hi there im using a multimeter like you are doing and i get some nods but all of them under 10, would you mind helping me with it?

  • @tomcook5813
    @tomcook5813 Рік тому +1

    Is the checking between windings and case called a leakage test? I’ve heard the term but not sure what it is.

    • @4qd
      @4qd  Рік тому

      Yes that is a leakage test, it can be done with a high voltage test set but for the majority of low voltage motors a multimeter is good enough.

  • @richardbraun6011
    @richardbraun6011 Рік тому

    How easy does that motor turn.
    I have one but seems tough to turn and the bearings are ok

    • @stevesmith1699
      @stevesmith1699 Рік тому

      It should be fingertip easy. We have had one where the magnets had broken internally and locked it.

  • @nolanritchie9761
    @nolanritchie9761 Рік тому

    so if im unable to turn the motor like you are doing that means its stuck/broken?

    • @4qd
      @4qd  Рік тому +1

      Yes, we've seen a couple of these motors where the magnets have come unglued from the case and have broken up inside and locked the armature solid.

  • @KarstenBondy
    @KarstenBondy 5 місяців тому

    What does it mean if a motor's continuity between the terminals goes up from 0.006 to 0.112 depending on where it is turned? I have a motor that passes every test except this one, and does not work. Is this something that can be fixed by taking it apart and cleaning it or something?

    • @4qd
      @4qd  5 місяців тому

      I'd suspect that the 0.006 is a short circuit within the windings, these shorts are often buried deep in the coil where the insulation has overheated and burnt. A motor re-wind company could probably sort it [at a price though].

  • @lengthmuldoon
    @lengthmuldoon 4 місяці тому

    Any idea what might be the problem with a cordless circular saw that runs but at about 50% of rotational speed. The batteries charge but there just isn't enough umph from the motor to cut even the thinnest bit of wood.

    • @4qd
      @4qd  4 місяці тому

      Could be a number of things. Most likely would be the battery not giving enough current [try a different one], then it could be a problem with the motor, the controller, or just possibly the bearings of the saw blade.

    • @lengthmuldoon
      @lengthmuldoon 4 місяці тому

      @@4qdThanks mate, the batteries are both charging to 18v+ (it's an 18v saw) so I've discounted them. Tbh think I'm going to sell it for parts just too much work for me

  • @bearknuckles100
    @bearknuckles100 8 місяців тому +1

    So what are the readings if the motor is not ok?

    • @rw2266
      @rw2266 6 місяців тому

      Higher resistance

    • @countbaker5595
      @countbaker5595 5 місяців тому

      ​@@rw2266I'm not getting any reading. bad?

  • @eviltux65
    @eviltux65 11 місяців тому +1

    Sadly not clear for an amateur where and how you exactly connected the probes . Not so useful for many

    • @barthoebergen4631
      @barthoebergen4631 8 місяців тому +1

      He actually says exactly where he connected them, to the brushes. If you dont know where to find these I suggest that you find someone who can explain this to you (;