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When a bad motor winding cannot be found by a physical inspection, many times an
ohmmeter may show that there is a defective winding. Most repair shops will use a
"megger" or a ground insulation tester. The megger will help to detect areas of deteriorating
insulation where the windings may soon short. Most individuals do not own a megger, but
probably do have an ohmmeter. While the ohmmeter may not show potential failures, it
can be used to determine if the windings are good or bad.

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Ôemove all power from the motor and isolate the circuit.
Tag the circuit breaker to prevent accidental restoration × ÿolt ohmmeter with
of power. Open motor housing to access windings. probes
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lean the windings and motor interior with shop air and
inspect for any damage. heck winding insulation for cracks or brittleness.

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onnect the probes to the ohmmeter and set the meter to a midrange setting. Touch
the two leads together and make sure that the meter indicates continuity, or zero
ohms.

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onsult the motor schematic or a diagram of the motor's windings and use the meter to
measure the resistance of the windings. Each winding leg should have some small
resistance reading. The meter should not show an "open" or a "short" when a winding
leg is measured.

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ºse the schematic and take readings of all of the windings. Write down each
measurement and make comparisons when measurements are complete.