Thank you Katie Rydzewski for explaining the motor enclosure types so well. Motor Enclosure types.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AN ODP AND TEFC IDLER GENERATOR? WHY ARE THEY IMPORTANT?
Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled [TEFC] TEFC Motors are more reliable. Air flows over the motor and have much more iron for cooling the motor and provide more power. Open Drip Proof [ODP] Open Motors ...
In small horsepower ratings (under 3 HP), it may actually be economical to replace the motors. When the motor size is larger than 5 HP, however, single-phase motors are extremely difficult to fi...
A BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO BUYING PHASE CONVERTERS
Deciding to migrate to a phase converter or replace an old one is a major decision. Even at the low end, you are looking at a significant investment that could run into the thousands of dollars de...
TOP 5 BENEFITS OF GETTING A TRANSFORMER INSTALLED
All of us, for different reasons, are trying to be more energy efficient. Some do it because they want to help the environment while others want money savings. If you are debating getting a new en...