AC Motor starting relay

[DaveB]

I need an AC motor starting relay for the lathe I just picked up. It is an old GE 1/2 HP 120 VAC motor. Anyone know a place in town that might have one ? It doesn't have to be an exact match, any suggestions ?

 

[ricsrx]

what is your FLA on the motor.
I might have a 120v coil contactor. I will check when I get home.

 

[DaveB]

The tag on the motor has the amperage at 7 amps.

 

[gijohn40]

Bush sales will have it.. they are between 8 and 9th south in slc out on like 8th west.... just take the old one in and ask for norm... if they don't have one Norm will tell you where to get one.

 

[DaveB]

Thanks, I'll look them up.

 

[ricsrx]

I dont know if this is overkill, its about 3''x2''x3''
It has a 120vac coil

$20

 

[DaveB]

That would definitely be big enough. The only issue is that I need the relay to have open and closed terminal positions.

 

[ricsrx]

how many of each, im not sure if this relay can be changed from NO to NC, i will look when i get home from work today, I think I have some 10amp rated ice cube relays but i dont think they would like the start up current.

x2 on bush sales if you go that route, they have every thing new and used for a good price.

 

[DaveB]

The relay needs both NC and NO positions. I went down to Raelco and found a heavy duty relay that looks like it should work. If that doesn't pan out I'll head to bush.