Electric Power and Control (205-883-6109) can walk you through the process of repairing and maintaining your Square D size 2 motor starter, complete with images and detailed instructions.
Repairing electrical components can be a daunting task for the uninitiated, but once you have a basic understanding of how a given component works, routine maintenance becomes a simple process. To help you gain that necessary confidence, Electrical Power and Control (EPC) is releasing free repair information relating to some of the most common maintenance tasks you may encounter in your industry.
To read one such repair guide today, visit https://electricalpowerandcontrol.com/maintaining-motor-starters/
Their latest guide covers the repair and routine maintenance of the size 2 motor starter from Square D, an essential component in the operation of mid-sized equipment across a number of industries.
While this component is generally very reliable, it requires careful monitoring and maintenance to prevent arcing and overheating, along with the dangerous consequences that those problems can bring. Let's take a quick look at the guide to see what you can expect.
Square D is a leading manufacturer of motor control centers, a class of products which includes the size 2 motor starter. The size 2 is a mid-range option ideal for industrial applications, offering a high level of utility and including all the necessary protections against surges and overcharging that you might expect from a motor starter.
As EPC explains, the size 2 Square D motor starter is a popular choice for its manageable size and versatile applications. Like any electrical component, the contacts and mechanical components wear out over time, and so preventative maintenance and regular repairs are essential to extending the life of the equipment and the components themselves.
They say, “By keeping everything in good working order, you reduce the risk of unexpected downtime, which can be costly for industrial operations. Regular maintenance is not just a good practice; it’s an investment in the efficiency and reliability of your electrical systems.”
EPC details how to disassemble, document, and repair damage to size 2 Square D motor starters. The contacts within the starter are the most common point of failure, and the guide shows how to clean and maintain them without affecting the connectivity or damaging the components.
The guide emphasizes the importance of practicing proper safety precautions when working on any electrical equipment, Square D motor starters being no exception. They state that de-powering all equipment before beginning work is the most important step to prevent electrocution, in addition to standard practice workspace safety measures.
This new guide joins a wealth of repair and maintenance information on the EPC blog, which is dedicated to providing free resources to those looking to improve their workmanship. They recommend reading their supplementary material on how to effectively troubleshoot these components if you are interested in repairing your motor starters yourself.
Electric Power & Control is a provider of quality electrical control components, including breakers, starters, enclosures, and more. They are committed to providing industry-leading customer service through their small, dedicated team, and can be reached 24/7 through their emergency hotline at 205-883-6109.
Read their complete guide on Square D size 2 motor starters at https://electricalpowerandcontrol.com/maintaining-motor-starters/
