Scavenging motors from washing machines



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Posted by: Liszt on January 5, 2009 at 4:14 PM

Sadly...

Sadly, this is only relevant if you live in tha-down-undah.
Or get really dang lucky elsewhere.

One of the key selling points about the motor for these machines is the fact that it uses 42 coils, which allows you to rewire it into a 7-phase power generation system. This reduces cogging losses, and obviously, increases efficiency.

Otherwise, its just another run-of-the-mill permanent magnet generator. :(


Posted by: volkemon on January 5, 2009 at 7:23 PM

Hm...I am the appliance tech/repair guy at a 750+ housing unit retirement community, with washing machines up to 19 years old. I have never seen such a motor setup on a washing machine.

I will study the newer ones under repair to see.


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Posted by: Bret on January 5, 2009 at 9:22 PM

I'm guessing...

that if someone throws out a washing machine, it's because the motor has problems. But if not, sweet!


Posted by: wonder-wheeler on January 6, 2009 at 9:42 PM

I'm guessing

That it is more likely a timer or solenoid problem, or a leaky joint or hose that gets them thrown away. Or the fact that they are out of fashion, the wrong color, banged up, or use too much water.


Posted by: Randy Breckenridge on January 11, 2009 at 11:30 AM

Does anyone know what kind of motor is pictured? I could really use some coils like that. Anyone know where I could obtain coils like the ones pictured?


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