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    need some advice on electric motors guys?

    good morning guys. Ive been thinking about this the last few days and I need some advice its driving me crazy lol. the question is what places and types of businesses have you had success buying electric motors from and then processing them and scrapping them yourselves? I have a good breakdown technique lol . thanks guys I appreciate it



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    Well whats your good breakdown technique? please share. Never costs to post a CL ad saying that you are paying for them. My CL ads always bring in something.

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    For a decent volume of motors, check with HVAC service companies. Another place to check with are HVAC supply houses as a lot of service techs leave the old motor when they get a replacement.

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    Pool companies also with their service techs. The pumps go out and need replacing and they have an electric motor on them. I have two pool pump motors on the truck right now.

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    Just got 2 motors today from the Hvac supply house.The secretary does the warranty work then they get thrown out from there. A word of caution about pool motors. I landed 100 of them last spring and 30 had aluminum windings. I have had a few aluminum windings from Hvac products, but ratio is more favorable.( much more)


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