Thread: Capacitor help

Not what I wanted to hear but the motor is the least important part at the moment, I can swap that out easily. Mostly the grinder build. Thanks for the input I should be able to get another motor.

The best way to go - not the cheapest, but the best - is a variable speed, shielded, AC motor. My set up for the phase controller and a used motor was about $340. You can use a DC treadmill motor, usually available free if you are a good scrounger, and a controller available for around $75. Most of these motors are unshielded, and don't last very long - mine lasted three years, and wasn't used heavily. Good luck on your machine.

Call 972-233-0337. Ask for David.

Give him the Cat# off of the Motor. He is a Leeson Dealer. He can get a cap for you.

Originally Posted by regularjoe

Seeing as how the cap is pretty cheap. I don't think you'll go wrong by building a grinder around that motor. If you want a bigger motor later, it's not gonna be out of the question. I use a 1/2 hp motor, and it works fine. BUT, I've never experienced a 1hp motor, so maybe if I did, then I'd say my 1/2 is no good. Who knows. Anyways, the point is that changing out the motor isn't a huge mechanical feat for someone who already built the grinder it goes in.

Originally Posted by Crotalus

Be sure you take the old cap with you. Sometimes caps with the same ratings have a different shape.

Don't have the old cap....:-(

That's why it might be better to order the original part from Leeson, so it will fit under the cover.

It you don't have the cover, duct tape.

That's part of the problem. Leeson didn't add the cap a third party vendor did.so duct tape it is!