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Title: Need some help
Post by: twisted on January 12, 2008, 01:45:00 AM
Hey everyone im building a drum sander for lams and what ever else i need it for lol  anyways the motor i have for it has 3 wires coming out the backend of the motor housing 1 red 1 black and 1 white its a 1/3 hp 115 volt 1723rpm  motor i need to know what wire is for what so i can hook it up to a switch thanks for any help on this
twisted
Title: Re: Need some help
Post by: Dirty Bill on January 12, 2008, 02:16:00 AM
Red is hot,black is ground,white is common. I think.It's been awhile...   :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Need some help
Post by: JBiorn on January 12, 2008, 02:23:00 AM
yes------white is always neutral, black is ground.
Title: Re: Need some help
Post by: twisted on January 12, 2008, 10:30:00 AM
thanks for the replys guys thats what i was thinking but was sure and now the building starts lol well the wiing
Title: Re: Need some help
Post by: Harmless on January 12, 2008, 10:39:00 AM
It's a 2 speed motor. white is common, black is high, and red should be medium. What brand of motor is it ?
Title: Re: Need some help
Post by: twisted on January 12, 2008, 10:40:00 AM
GE motors