bobgaggle
Well-Known Member
Every TD resume I've ever seen has something like, "tool maintenance and repair" in the skills section. I have those words in my resume, and until recently, its been true. But in the past few months I've been made a liar. I've had a dust collector and a roll bender die because of motor problems that I am unable to diagnose. Another guy at work managed to make these things run again. My knowledge of tools seems to stop at the motor's terminals. I can barely interpret the wiring diagrams and can usually get the thing to turn the other direction if needed, but that's about it.
So, I'm looking for a good comprehensive practical book on electric motors. Primer level stuff: Benefits/applications of AC vs DC. Brushes vs brushless, induction vs whatever the other option is. How's the starting winding actually make it start? that kind of thing. Any suggestions? I'll also take suggestions of online classes or something like it.
So, I'm looking for a good comprehensive practical book on electric motors. Primer level stuff: Benefits/applications of AC vs DC. Brushes vs brushless, induction vs whatever the other option is. How's the starting winding actually make it start? that kind of thing. Any suggestions? I'll also take suggestions of online classes or something like it.