Motor controls, DOL starters etc

[TheCodboy]

Hi all. I'm looking to build myself a rig with a small single phase motor and learn a bit more about motor controls etc. I mostly do domestic and some commercial but haven't much experience with motor controls. I always looks at ways to improve myself and my electrical knowledge. Most DOL starters would be pre wired so i take it there wouldn't be much to be gained from that. So would i be better buying NO & NC Switches, Contactor and overload and building it that way? Also looking for advice with regards to contacts 97/98 on the overload. Again, this is not a job or anything like that, this is solely for the purpose of building a rig to give me a better understanding. Any guidance and advice would be very much appreciated. Thanks

 

[Lister1987]

Could you take some pictures of how you've wired that please?

 

[Lister1987]

Blue and brown at top are from th CU/MCB

 

[TheCodboy]

Ok mate.
Have a look at 'HSE electrical' on YouTube 'dol wiring diagram'. From what I can see, they describe pretty well for single and 3phase.

I found this one (amongst many others). What do you think of this wiring? I believe that the maker of this video is from overseas, and i know some of our electrical practices do differ.

 

[David Prosser]

RS PRO DOL Starter, DOL, 0.75 kW, 240 V ac, 1 Phase, IP55 | RS

uk.rs-online.com

there is an installation instruction manual in the Technicle reference section with wiring diagrams on for single and three phase DOL. RS put loads of informantion on there site it worth getting use to using it.

 

[TheCodboy]

RS PRO DOL Starter, DOL, 0.75 kW, 240 V ac, 1 Phase, IP55 | RS

uk.rs-online.com

there is an installation instruction manual in the Technicle reference section with wiring diagrams on for single and three phase DOL. RS put loads of informantion on there site it worth getting use to using it.

Nice one,thanks!