How do I hook up a power supply to an air conditioner motor.

Question

All I have is a motor, fan, a plug, and about 5 or 6 wires sticking out of one side. How do I get the motor running?

It's similar to this motor http://www.alibaba.com/product-gs/202521861/Air_conditioner_motor.html.

Answer 1

The link you gave is a dead link.

What you have is probably a multi-speed motor that is wired with a speed selector switch.  One wire is the common neutral, and the others provide speed control when connected to the power leg in the proper combinations.

You will need a wiring diagram and color code for the specific motor.  This is not hard to obtain if the motor is made by a company that is still in business.

There will be a name plate on the motor somewhere giving the maker's name and the model number.  Find the maker's web site and see if the information is available there.  If not, hit the "contact us" tab and get their phone number.  Give them a call and they should be able to help you.

Good luck.

Answer 2

It's an AC motor, you can't run it from DC, which is what i assume you mean by "power supply".

Someone answered this question the last time you asked, with details on how to connect the wires to an AC outlet.

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