Need motor for compressor, This one not good choice?

[JASTECH]

Well looks like I need a 5hp motor for my Quincy. This is a motor I have laying about, if I'm reading the plate correctly this one is only good for 8" bench grinder?

 

[firebox40dash5]

Well if I'm reading the plate right, that's a 1.5hp motor... so that could cause a few... problems.

I'm gonna guess you probably need a 184T frame motor, too.

 

[JASTECH]

firebox, That's what I read too, and at 19+ amps, that must be a government motor, lol...Why such pull? Old?
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I will try for a Baldor 5hp 184T 1725rpm, I think, will check with GD too. Thanks, will garage sale this heavy thing.

 

[GeneralDisorder]

Old motors are not as efficient and draw more amps than modern models. 1.5 isn't going to run much of a compressor and you need a 5 for that QR.

GD

 

[bsaint]

I'd buy a Weg if you're looking for inexpensive good motor. I get my motors on ebay and usually only try to buy Lincoln motors.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-LINCOLN-5...her_Vehicle_Parts&hash=item439de56469&vxp=mtr

 

[firebox40dash5]

More amps = better motor, IMO.

It's only 10A @ 220v anyway... the 5hp old GE I have draws 25A at 220v... not too far off in the scheme of things.

I stole that one off fleabay for a whopping $100, plus an hour drive to go get it. Much better than spending more for a newer, lighter duty motor.

 

[JASTECH]

firebox, I thought it read 19 amps, oops. It sure big for just 1.5 hp eh?

 

[firebox40dash5]

firebox, I thought it read 19 amps, oops. It sure big for just 1.5 hp eh?

That's 110v amperage. It's a little higher than I'd expect.

 

[JASTECH]

bsaint, When I saw the $400 for a Lincoln, thinking get a Baldor cheaper on CL.

 

[GeneralDisorder]

Check around - I get Baldor's (L1410T) for $399 brand new from Baldor through the compressor company I worked for. Lincoln and WEG are good but if I'm buying a new one then it's going to be a Baldor. Just my preference.

Here's a source for the same price on eBay:

http://compare.ebay.com/like/390485324981?var=lv&ltyp=AllFixedPriceItemTypes&var=sbar&_lwgsi=y&cbt=y

GD

 

[bsaint]

Weg is cheap good. Better than marathon or dayton. Lincoln is premium. Like Toshiba premium. Baldor is good but the same as like a leeson IMO.

 

[gelias01]

Most of WEG motors have either a 1.15 or 1.25 service factor that's why i like them. great motor for a good cost.

 

[rlmartinson]

Don't forget, you want a compressor duty motor if its single phase.

 

[Steevo]

I like the Baldor L1410T for a compressor duty motor:

http://williamsonneelectric.com/5hpbaldoraircompressorelectricmotorl1410t.aspx

 

[JASTECH]

Ok, will keep WEG in mind too.