Big electric motor

[meplumber]

Kind of makes thsoe little 1/20th HP fans on a residental ID fan seem a little small.

Yes it does. I started in the industrial and institutional side of the industry. In the late 80's and early 90's when there was a sharp downturn in manufacturing, I got tired of less than 40 hour weeks, and took a job with a light commercial and residential service company. I was scared to death that I was gonna break something. Everything suddenly looked so small. Thanks for the pics and the trip down memory lane.

[mikeacman]

Yes it does. I started in the industrial and institutional side of the industry. In the late 80's and early 90's when there was a sharp downturn in manufacturing, I got tired of less than 40 hour weeks, and took a job with a light commercial and residential service company. I was scared to death that I was gonna break something. Everything suddenly looked so small. Thanks for the pics and the trip down memory lane.

I get your point !



my fear is the opposite ....

When big $$$ production is at stake I fear breaking something that will prevent production ...

Comfort cooling means they may not be comfortable ....process means they lose big $$$ and you may not be invited back ...

[Freightshaker]

Yep. When they crack these open we have to stop and stare in awe. Usually takes shaker an hour or so to recover.

In the rare event that it lasts more than 4 hours I will have to seek medical help.

[Tommy knocker]

I get your point !



my fear is the opposite ....

When big $$$ production is at stake I fear breaking something that will prevent production ...

Comfort cooling means they may not be comfortable ....process means they lose big $$$ and you may not be invited back ...

$3000 a minut down the drain when production stops. No pressure.

[JIB]

$3000 a minut down the drain when production stops. No pressure.

I used to install industrial air pollution control equipment with substantial fans. We had an installation with a 500HP VFD controlled fan, but the client wanted an across the line starter for the fan, so he could run it if the VFD went down. We installed the backup as directly. When we tested it, it seemed like the whole grid was going to crash; lights dimmed, etc. That sucker hummed and whined but finally started moving and got up to speed. Scariest startup I was ever on.

[Freightshaker]

Worked at an abandoned aluminum mill site today. It was purchased by another mill, shut down, and is only used as warehousing. We were there to check unit heaters to keep sprinklers from freezing. Here is a 3,000 HP GE I could take pictures of and scale. I used a gallon bubble jug for a scale in the first two.


Covered up armature

Stator

[Freightshaker]

[Freightshaker]

156,000lb. Armature on the move.

[Tommy knocker]

Close you mouth, the beetles will fly in.

[Freightshaker]

Your just jealous
I'm jealous of all the generator magic your learning about. They told us we have been doing so good this one time we don't have to do any work just let these beautiful women fan you and feed you deer jerky while you relax all week. Too bad your down south your missing out.

[Freightshaker]

Close you mouth, the beetles will fly in.

Just to put your mind at ease. Fresh start to spring.

[Tommy knocker]

Just to put your mind at ease. Fresh start to spring.

Like a brand new penny. How's the proxy paint holding up in motor section?

[Tommy knocker]

Like a brand new penny. How's the proxy paint holding up in motor section?

Poxy paint