Single Phase Motor Test

[Marius Muller]

I have a salmson single phase motor 1.1 kw.The motor is used as a pressure pump,water pressure falls pump swithches on to boost pressure and off when done.This motor switches on and off numerous times a day maybe 100 times or more.My Question;the starting cap basically melted and must be replaced motor ran 10 years,I checked the windings and earth connections all is well,I replaced the cap with a new one ,the
Motor starts and runs.As far as I understand the cap (there is only one on this motor) is taken out of circuit as soon as the motor runs on the RUN winding.The cap is in series with the start winding.While the motor is running I measured with a clamp meter on one of the cap leads 3.4 amps BUT the amps stay there continuously ,it looks like the cap is always in the circuit.Is this correct?It is a plastic type cap ,will it not overheat?I believe some motors do keep the cap in circuit for extra torque.I find no info regarding whether the cap stays in or is taken out after start.Is there any way to know .I see no mention of a centrifugal switch.

 

[Minder]

You can usually know by the capacitor value, on PSC (permanent start cap) motors, the value is relatively small compared to cap start motors.
These PSC motors are common on smaller pumps and fans.
If you replace it I would stay away from Chinese origin. They are known to have a high failure rate, also look for AC motor run rated type.
Try and obtain N.A. manufturer.
M.

 

[kellys_eye]

BUT the amps stay there continuously ,it looks like the cap is always in the circuit.Is this correct?

yes.

As above. Buy cheap, buy twice.