Hi,
I have a Leeson 12 VDC, 1/3 HP, 1750 RPM, Model# 108046.00 motor. The motor's full load current is 27A. I have a 12V, 33.3A power supply that I would like to run the motor with. The problem is, however, the motor won't start with the power supply. I can get the motor to run with a car battery, but when I hook it up to the power supply, all it does is hiccup a little.
I am guessing that the starting current draw for the motor is well over the full load current of 27A. Is there any way to bypass this needed starting current - possibly using a capacitor? Basically, I would like to be able to run this motor without spending $300 - $400 on a new Leeson motor controller.
Thanks,
Mark
I have a Leeson 12 VDC, 1/3 HP, 1750 RPM, Model# 108046.00 motor. The motor's full load current is 27A. I have a 12V, 33.3A power supply that I would like to run the motor with. The problem is, however, the motor won't start with the power supply. I can get the motor to run with a car battery, but when I hook it up to the power supply, all it does is hiccup a little.
I am guessing that the starting current draw for the motor is well over the full load current of 27A. Is there any way to bypass this needed starting current - possibly using a capacitor? Basically, I would like to be able to run this motor without spending $300 - $400 on a new Leeson motor controller.
Thanks,
Mark