Which direction on an electric motor is Clockwise?

Question

This probably sounds like a really stupid question, but I can't seem to find the answer. I find Arrows on the motors, and that makes perfect sense to me, but saying that it is a "clockwise" spinning motor leaves me wondering if that means looking at the shaft head-on, or from the perspective of behind the motor.

To give more detail - I have a motor that is reversible, but doesn't explain which way is which. It will cause some grief for me to have to rewire it if I do it wrong the first time.

Answer 1

Rotation is referenced by looking at the shaft end of the motor.

Answer 2

I see your problem, the shaft comes out both ends.

Take the longer shaft and look at it. CW is if it moves in a clock wise direction.

If both shafts are the same size, then it's a flip of the coin.

Answer 3

Take an extension cord, prepare the ends, and touch them to the motor contacts. The motor will start rotating, showing which way it will turn. If necessary, use a multimeter to determine which lead is hot and which is common. Alternately, use alligator clips to the leads you already have. Theory is sometimes no substitute for practical experience!

Answer 4

If it is a DC motor,just reverse the polarity of power source to make the motor reverse to the direction you want. If it is a 3 phase motor,just exchange one phase of power source shall do the same result. If it is a single phase motor( series motor or shunt motor),change the winding either the rotor or field from head into tail.

Answer 5

There is no problem whether the motor is running clockwise or counterwise since your motor is reversible. What is important is whether the rotation serves the purpose in driving the driven load. Just check if enough air is blown out.

Answer 6

the direction is from the fan end,