Skynyrd77's Thank Godamighty , Finally My Own WOPL Build Thread!!

[Skynyrd77]

Jase that's a dual voltage motor, sure it's wired for 115? If it's got a standard 115 plug chances are good it is....a 230 volt motor running at 115 will act just like that one is....a 115 volt motor running on 230 will trip the breaker instantly..

Thats a damn good ? Lee. I have forgot how I had that in my trailor breaker box. But I bet your right. I bet my dumb ass is trying it wrong. I bet it is wired at 220

 

[JustMike]

Jase that's a dual voltage motor, sure it's wired for 115? If it's got a standard 115 plug chances are good it is....a 230 volt motor running at 115 will act just like that one is....a 115 volt motor running on 230 will trip the breaker instantly..

I was thinking the same thing Lee.
Jason the start/run cap(s) should be under that little removable half round cover on the side of the motor.

 

[laatsch55]

The small cylinder on the side of it is a start cap cover...that's why ya got nothing on the ohms test, put your meter accross the two spades you would normally plug into the generator......also note that a single phase motor with a start cap usually has a switch to throw it out after the motor gets up to speed and that an be fucking with you too..

 

[JustMike]

Thats a damn good ? Lee. I have forgot how I had that in my trailor breaker box. But I bet your right. I bet my dumb ass is trying it wrong. I bet it is wired at 220

Look at the breaker in the house.
Single or double throw?

 

[laatsch55]

I was thinking the same thing Lee.
Jason the start/run cap(s) should be under that little removable half round cover on the side of the motor.

Are you an electrician Mike?? I'm kinda self taught....

 

[laatsch55]

Jase first of all you're not a dumbass, just ignorant, and that can be fixed....big props for jumping in with both feet..

 

[JustMike]

Are you an electrician Mike?? I'm kinda self taught....

Me too Lee. I'm just an old (65 buddy) retired pipe fitter .

 

[laatsch55]

Been around long enough to know a few things by osmosis then...very cool..pipefitter..coolness...

 

[laatsch55]

The underside of the jct box cover should have a wiring diagram...

 

[JustMike]

Been around long enough to know a few things by osmosis then...very cool..pipefitter..coolness...

Yeah but you got those little electrons figured out brother.

 

[laatsch55]

Don't know about that Mike, they're an unruly bunch and occasionally we get em pulling together....

 

[laatsch55]

Jase, gotta throw that 90 lb cabbage case on the truck and get it tyo Fed-Ex. be back in 30 min...

 

[JustMike]

yep Lee the little burgers are always trying to get back home from where they started. One way or another!

Jason buddy, has this pump always had power supplied from an extension cord?
Or is there buried wire from the house panel?

 

[Skynyrd77]

yep Lee the little burgers are always trying to get back home from where they started. One way or another!

Jason buddy, has this pump always had power supplied from an extension cord?
Or is there buried wire from the house panel?

Sry phone died .. No it's nvr been powered by a extension cord. It's always been buried wire from the box but when they put in my 4in well they pulled up the wire on accident so the used it then lol. So I would need to run new wire out there.

 

[JustMike]

Sry phone died .. No it's nvr been powered by a extension cord. It's always been buried wire from the box but when they put in my 4in well they pulled up the wire on accident so the used it then lol. So I would need to run new wire out there.

ok, so did you look at the original breaker for the pump in the house panel?

 

[laatsch55]

Well to be API ya would BUT!!.. Do you have 220 on the generator?? AND LOOK AT THE UNDERSIDE OF THE JUNCTION BOX COVER to check for a wiring diagram....please...

 

[Skynyrd77]

Jase first of all you're not a dumbass, just ignorant, and that can be fixed....big props for jumping in with both feet..

Ok I have to put a hold on this till I get back from dance class lol.. But I always try myself. I hate paying ppl lol. Plus I always learn new stuff also. That's what's awesome about this place. Now I have somewhere to ask these ?'s and get good help while doing it..

ill lll be back in a couple hours to continue on the journey.. Thanks so far guys

 

[laatsch55]

Dance well young Grasshopper.....

 

[Skynyrd77]

Well to be API ya would BUT!!.. Do you have 220 on the generator?? AND LOOK AT THE UNDERSIDE OF THE JUNCTION BOX COVER to check for a wiring diagram....please...

Ok I'll look real quick and I'm pretty sure it wired at 220. And yes my generator does. I backfeed it through dryer when power goes out.

 

[laatsch55]

If ya gotta be there at 2 you're already late, it can wait...jeez....the girls prolly got them little feet just a movin...