Some time ago the 1/2 HP motor on my pillar drill burned out. I replaced it with a 1 HP motor just because it was one I had handy.
Motor is fine but slow to start especially with cold weather when the belts are stiff. I often need to slacken the belts, start the motor then tighten the belts before drilling.
The motor start cap is 400v, 30uF.
I am wondering if I get a start cap with a higher uF if that will sort my problem please?
Does the cap need to be 400v on a 240v machine?
Motor is fine but slow to start especially with cold weather when the belts are stiff. I often need to slacken the belts, start the motor then tighten the belts before drilling.
The motor start cap is 400v, 30uF.
I am wondering if I get a start cap with a higher uF if that will sort my problem please?
Does the cap need to be 400v on a 240v machine?