[ale] WAY OT: electric motor

[Dan Lambert]

Check to see which direction the motor should turn (should be an arrow to
indicate), and then turn the power ion and try to spin the motor in that
direction and see if it will run. If so, that is good. Let it run for a few
moments to make sure the bearings are free, then turn it off and see if it
will start by itself.

If not, take it back for a replacement, and try the replacement before
leaving the store.

Dan

> -----Original Message-----
> Odd one.  I just purchases a little AC powered air compressor so my wife
> can do some air brushing.  When I plug it in I get a little humming
> noise and that's it.  The fans are seized up tight.  When I unplug it
> though the fans spin freely.   I took the back off and can spin the main
> axle with the power unplugged but when it's plugged in it might as well
> be welded in place.
>
> Any ideas if this is fixable or am I getting a refund?
>
> :wq!
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