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Showing posts with label Motor Starters. Show all posts

How to Troubleshoot Electric Motor Starters

If your electric motor starter is facing problems then its troubleshooting can be a problematic task. But ones you have thoroughly understood its basics then troubleshooting can be done without mush trouble. Follow these steps to troubleshoot an electric motor starter:
  1. The first step to perform is to wear safety glasses and switch off all the connections. Take all the precautions before starting the troubleshooting. Switch off the volt-ohm meter to volts and place the leads to the incoming power. The voltage should read 0.
  2. Check that all the screws are tight with the help of a screwdriver. Also heck the wires for any burnt or black discoloration. If so, then immediately replace the wires with a new one.