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All-Purpose OWF Discussions => Electronics => Topic started by: tjsgotwood on November 05, 2013, 12:56:04 PM

Title: need help with wiring on blower fan
Post by: tjsgotwood on November 05, 2013, 12:56:04 PM
I'm installing a new blower fan assemble on my wood doctor. I realized both wires from the old and new motors are black. How can I test them with a volt meter to ensure what is hot and ground? I'm not sure how to hook the motor to the power from the boiler.  I need to identify the wires on the motor but they are both black....thanks!
Title: Re: need help with wiring on blower fan
Post by: slimjim on November 05, 2013, 01:00:28 PM
One is hot and the other is not, they can go either way, just like turning over a plug in the wall socket on your electric drill.
Title: Re: need help with wiring on blower fan
Post by: tjsgotwood on November 05, 2013, 01:19:48 PM
One is hot and the other is not, they can go either way, just like turning over a plug in the wall socket on your electric drill.

I realized one is hot and the other is not. My concern is if they are hooked up wrong....will this damage the motor?..or will it just run in reverse? It's a 115v motor. thanks for the help!
Title: Re: need help with wiring on blower fan
Post by: tjsgotwood on November 05, 2013, 01:39:23 PM
The motor only has two black wires. I'm not sure which one is hot.

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Title: Re: need help with wiring on blower fan
Post by: tjsgotwood on November 05, 2013, 01:43:27 PM
One is hot and the other is not, they can go either way, just like turning over a plug in the wall socket on your electric drill.

I understand now. Your saying either way it's hooked it will still work normal. thanks again!
Title: Re: need help with wiring on blower fan
Post by: slimjim on November 05, 2013, 05:01:23 PM
You are welcome!
Title: Re: need help with wiring on blower fan
Post by: tjsgotwood on November 05, 2013, 05:07:16 PM
got it working great...thanks again for the info!