Electric Motor Wiring

hotblast1357 · Post by **hotblast1357** » Sat. Feb. 27, 2016 12:33 pm

So I have a modine, two wires off the motor, both are black, does it matter which go to which?

cabinover · Post by **cabinover** » Sat. Feb. 27, 2016 12:40 pm

Naahhhh....plug her in and let her rip! What's the worst that could happen?

Just kidding. I don't believe there is a difference but someone more knowledgeable will be along to correct me.

plumberman · Post by **plumberman** » Sat. Feb. 27, 2016 12:54 pm

double check name tag on motor for voltage may be 220 volt. if not wire up an go.

Post by **coaledsweat** » Sat. Feb. 27, 2016 1:12 pm

Shouldn't matter unless it runs in the wrong direction, then you need to use different poles for the wires.

hotblast1357 · Post by **hotblast1357** » Sat. Feb. 27, 2016 1:19 pm

ok, it is 120 volt, and doesnt change direction either way, thanks guys!

McGiever · Post by **McGiever** » Tue. Mar. 01, 2016 7:47 pm

Yeah, AC changes polarity 60 times per second...so no worries for which one gets connected to your white wire.

It's not biggie to put 110v into something needing 220v...but to do the opposite is bad and will allow all the smoke to quickly escape.

grumpy · Post by **grumpy** » Tue. Mar. 01, 2016 7:58 pm

Never let the smoke out...

hotblast1357 · Post by **hotblast1357** » Wed. Mar. 02, 2016 7:06 am

Haha thanks guys it's wired up and running great, no smoke getting out either!

Post by **Rob R.** » Wed. Mar. 02, 2016 8:11 am

Did you ground everything properly?

hotblast1357 · Post by **hotblast1357** » Wed. Mar. 02, 2016 8:57 am

no? you talking about running the ground wire to the motor housing?