| m.parigi |
I own a VPI 16.5 record cleaning machine and I've noticed that I get far better results in cleaning my records when I scrub them both direction, as opposed to the "standard" rotation sense of the machine.
For some arcane reason (I think I read something about it somewhere, I just don't remember where) it looks like I'm able to remove far more "ticks" when I stop the machine and I manually scrub in the opposite direction.
So, here's my question: is it possible to change the rotation sense of an AC motor (electrically, I mean)? Why does an electric motor turn in a given direction, anyway? :confused:
My ideal solution would be a switch that would allow me to make the platter turn either direction. Is it something doable? |
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| fdegrove |
Hi,
| quote: | | My ideal solution would be a switch that would allow me to make the platter turn either direction. Is it something doable? |
A switch inversing the polarity of the motor should do it as it is likely to be an AC unit.
Cheers,;) |
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| m.parigi |
fdegrove, I'm not sure how to implement that, hence the question!
The motor is definitely an AC motor running on 220V. I've experimented inverting the live and neutral wires, but the *******' motor will keep turning in the same direction.
What wires/connections should I look for?
Thanks,
Maurizio |
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| Tazzy |
From audioasylum.com
| quote: | | The 17F has reversible motor drive as standard (you can buy this type of motor for a 16.5 as an option). |
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