Looking for projects ideas or hacks for ecm motors

gtojohn · 07-24-15, 08:35 AM

I've have received 2 motors that no longer work but I believe have some use or potential. I haven't opened them up yet but its usually a bad control module which can be removed leaving a dc motor/generator. The true ecm is rated for 1/2 to 1 hp. The second is a x-13 constant torque motor and is smaller 1/8 to 1/3 hp. Wind generator or something else? Its not terribly windy here. If I get the x13 working again I could replace my psc blower motor in my furnace for potential savings. That's often the difference between 14 SEER and 15-16 SEER equipment.

07-24-15, 08:35 AM	#1
gtojohn Journeyman EcoRenovator Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 314 Thanks: 39 Thanked 50 Times in 45 Posts	Looking for projects ideas or hacks for ecm motors I've have received 2 motors that no longer work but I believe have some use or potential. I haven't opened them up yet but its usually a bad control module which can be removed leaving a dc motor/generator. The true ecm is rated for 1/2 to 1 hp. The second is a x-13 constant torque motor and is smaller 1/8 to 1/3 hp. Wind generator or something else? Its not terribly windy here. If I get the x13 working again I could replace my psc blower motor in my furnace for potential savings. That's often the difference between 14 SEER and 15-16 SEER equipment.