Now is the time to test the white brown and white wires.
How to test an electric motor armature.
Compare each segment with every other segment and look for either open infinity ohms or shorted zero ohms armature windings.
The white wire is called the run wire.
These are fitted to each end of the motor where the armature sits.
If they have grooves or feel pitted they need replacing.
Closely watch feel and listen for any indication of rubbing scraping or unevenness of the spinning rotor.
180 degree resistance to check the condition of the armature windings the armature will need to be removed from the motor.
Clean the windings and motor interior with shop air and inspect for any damage.
Connect the probes to.
Lift the armature from the lower casing.
How to test electric motor windings step 1.
Tag the circuit breaker to prevent accidental.
Look at the bearings on the top and bottom parts of the casing to see if they show signs of wear.
To check the condition of the armature windings the armature will probably have to be removed from the motor.
Perform a check of the bearings.
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If they are smooth then they are fine.
However if the motor design has external brush holders you can unscrew the brush caps and remove the brushes.
Test the first set of wires.
Check for shorts or open armature windings by touching one test lead to one commutator the grooved copper section that contacts the brushes segment and the other test lead to another segment.
Check winding insulation for.
Here are three quick checks you can perform with a volt ohm meter to test a dc motor armature winding to determine if a motor armature is functioning properly.
Take your multimeter and set it to ohms.
However if the motor design has external brush holders you can unscrew the brush caps and remove the brushes.
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Remove all power from the motor and isolate the circuit.