Should the motor on a belt drive be too hot too touch?
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arbilab
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Normal for motor to get as high as 180F running a half hour. Fingers surrender around 130.
The hottest part of the motor-- within the windings-- is allowed for in the ratings. For Class A typical appliance motor, the insulation is good to 220F. For every ~20F motor operates above that, thumbrule is motor life drops in half. Doubt you're anywhere near that.
The hottest part of the motor-- within the windings-- is allowed for in the ratings. For Class A typical appliance motor, the insulation is good to 220F. For every ~20F motor operates above that, thumbrule is motor life drops in half. Doubt you're anywhere near that.
arbilab
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Too many variables to boil down to a number. However, motor is not typically 'the big one' that disables the machine. Something else goes first. Bearings, seals, trans, rust.
Motor also tends to be the easiest major part to replace. Wouldn't worry about it. Time comes the machine quits, time to decide the value of it against work/cost of major rebuild. Also considering the questionable value of buying new, knowing how hard it has become in the marketplace to dodge crap.
Motor also tends to be the easiest major part to replace. Wouldn't worry about it. Time comes the machine quits, time to decide the value of it against work/cost of major rebuild. Also considering the questionable value of buying new, knowing how hard it has become in the marketplace to dodge crap.
