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Talk to the Experts
Saturday, August 22nd, eMotors Direct’s first radio interview aired on 650 CKOM Saskatchewan Newstalk Radio. Listen to the episodes here.
How to Connect a Capacitor to an AC Motor (With Video)
A capacitor failure is usually the first sign of a bigger problem. Make sure you do some investigating before replacing it. Follow our step-by-step guide.
What Types of Motors Can Be Used with VFDs? (With Video)
Can any motor be used with a VFD? If not, which motors can be used with VFDs? VFDs allow you to adjust the speed of an AC motor but not all motors are compatible.
What Is a Brake Motor? Electric Motor Braking & Electromagnetic Brakes
Learn how brake motors work, why electric motor braking is essential, and the role of electromagnetic motor brakes in safety, holding torque, and load control.
RTDs & Motor Thermistors Explained: Prevent Motor Downtime
Learn the difference between motor thermostats, thermistors, and RTDs. Discover how these temperature sensing devices prevent overheating, extend motor life, and reduce unplanned downtime in industrial applications.
How to Program a TECO Westinghouse L510
We’ll walk you through the basic set up of an L510 TECO Westinghouse VFD, including parameter set up, acceleration and deceleration time, and factory reset.
Variable Torque vs Constant Torque Loads (With Video)
The most important factor in selecting the correct variable frequency drive (VFD) for your application is to know what type of load will be applied to your electric motor. The type of load will determine the size of the VFD needed and, in turn, the cost. Read to learn more!
Drum Reversing Switch Wiring Diagrams
Wiring diagrams for single-phase motors with drum reversing switches. Find 5-lead, 7-lead, and 9-lead downloads here.
Pros and Cons of Electric vs Hydraulic Motors
What are the pros and cons of electric vs hydraulic motors? We dig into the details to figure out when and for what applications each option is best suited for.
Running a DC Motor with a Solar Panel
Choosing to run your electric motor on solar power can help to reduce your greenhouse gas emissions significantly. However, the flow of voltage is not as consistent as what is required by your DC electric motor. Read on to learn how to make it work!
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