replacement of the motor

harmonbee123 · October 22, 2015, 11:23:49 AM

Hi people!
I need a motor to work well even in humid conditions.
I heard that motors by Weg are brazilian, so they operate better with it. But their price is much cheaper that the baldor or leeson. I'm confused. ???

I should order it by the end of October, and need some time to ship it.

the desired characteristics:
Single HP
1725 or 1800 RPM
Three Phase

thanks!!!

Den-Den · October 22, 2015, 12:53:36 PM

A stainless steel motor rated for "wash-down" duty would be the best although probably not necessary. I used to get pretty good life from standard TEFC motors on an offshore oil & gas platform (very humid and salty). Baldor is my favorite brand but others are ok also.

Knocker of rocks · October 22, 2015, 02:33:57 PM

A one HP three phase motor? They may not even build them.

PC-Urban-Sawyer · October 22, 2015, 03:48:33 PM

Quote from: Knocker of rocks on October 22, 2015, 02:33:57 PM
A one HP three phase motor? They may not even build them.

A quick search of ebay finds several one hp 3 ph motors listed for sale.

POSTON WIDEHEAD · October 22, 2015, 07:59:28 PM

Harmonbee123, where are you from? What mill do you have? How much humidity are you talking about and for how long during the year?
Thanks and welcome to the Forestry Forum.

drobertson · October 22, 2015, 08:03:36 PM

Just spent 274 for a draft blower, very small one,, for the heater, a shame because in twenty five years we have not spent 1000 bucks on propane, but need it at times,

kelLOGg · October 22, 2015, 08:30:47 PM

Surplus Center has them.

harmonbee123 · October 23, 2015, 11:29:27 AM

Quote from: kelLOGg on October 22, 2015, 08:30:47 PM
Surplus Center has them.

Oh, by the ways, it is a good idea to check there. I'm from Hartsville, TN,

I decided on the baldor motor. Searched the net and found many good reviews about these motors.
I think I need something like this https://www.mrosupply.com/motors/ac-motors/general-purpose-motors/26523_vm3546_baldor/

Larry · October 23, 2015, 12:39:04 PM

Good decision. I have a Baldor motor on my dust collector outside. In the rain, snow, fog, and it just keeps on working.

Baldor motors are made right down the road in Ft. Smith Arkansas. I like keeping our economy in our country.