Single Phase Electric Motor Wiring Tutorial: Baldor, WEG, Leeson

In this video, Jamie shows you how to read a wiring diagram and the basics of hooking up an electric air compressor motor. These tips can be used on most electric motor brands such as WEG, Baldor, Leeson, Worldwide Electric, and many more. This video is intended for informational purposes, it is always important to have wiring done by a licensed professional.

[tomlatimer]

What a good job making this video! Explained well without constantly repeating, and only saying what is relevant information. Far too many people yap on and on about nothing just to hear their voice. I had no problem wiring my motor up after watching, thank you. Maybe you should make a video on how to make a video, lol.

[DjGodie]

The best explanation video on YouTube for si gle phase. Didn’t remember how to change the rotation on a single phase, I thought it was just like 3 phase I thought maybe just chsnging one of the L’s would do but I was wrong. Thank you for the refresher brother

[rickjones]

I've worked at a car wash for the last 7 years as just an employee. Maintenance. That was a lot of learning. I still have a lot to learn. 2021 is when I got my own car wash. Electrical scares the hell out of me. I think I'm going to blow up the motor or shock the shit out of myself. I use these tutorials all the time. Not just This guy but many other. Very useful information on YouTube. Saved me a lot of money so far in plumbing and electrical work.

[tracysstroud]

Thank you. It may be simple but that's what I need. I've tried so hard to educate myself about electricity. I finally learned something.

[latchmanlall]

Why pay for schooling when we have this professor teaching us for free. Thank you sir this was very helpful.

[billwilson]

Dude, I'm fixin to put juice back to my century ac motor mounted on a Coleman power mate compressor. And your the first one I was able to comprehend. Thanks a lot man. If screwit up & let the smoke out of it, I'll let you know.

[mjshuja]

I WATCHED OTHER VIDEOS, YOU DID THE BEST JOB, I AM WATCHING THIS TO HELP MY FRIEND👍👍👍👍👍👍

[jasonparkinson]

I want to buy this brother a beer. This video helped me a lot. Thanks!👍

[bradrolling]

Thank you ! My upgrade for my belt sander is now complete with a 1/3 hp baldor single phase motor. All these wires and no diagrams. I did what you did and bam! I've got power!
Thanks again

[willmartin]

Awesome video and great timing! I just got a replacement 1PH 5hp WEG motor for my Puma today! Went to wire it, saw that diagram w/ dots and lines, and had no idea what it meant...the motor it replace had a completely different config...thanks for posting, it was a huge help!

[DWESENTERPRISE]

Thank you!!! Man... I opened mine up and was like "ohhh snaps" lol. I didn't think there would be that many wires in there. I'm hooking up my new carpet cleaning pump and motor and you came through with great step by step directions. Greatly appreciated!

[kenknight]

In the middle of a project to rewire motors, this was excellent.

[frankpaya]

Got it, it works. Had to go back and look at that diagram again to understand that those wires did not go into the 120 system, they were to be nutted and tucked away. But I had to watch your video again to catch that point that I had missed before.

[ericbecker]

Awesome! Just what i needed. Thanks! Wasn't sure if it mattered if how L1 and L2 were connected. Didn't think it mattered but you confirmed

[coachkesey]

Perfectly explained thank you, I am putting a new motor on my Jointer.

[MarionHubbard]

Thanks for explaining that on single phase residential power white or black will not change rotation direction for 120 or 240 volt.

[Dopboyfreshh]

Thanks boss, I'm a DIY and I have to replace the motor on my air compressor, this helped slot

[heesanoice]

Dude, I couldn't have picked a better time to watch this video ! My old motor on my table saw spun a bearing, and I damaged the inner workings of the motor big time taking it apart to replace the bearing. My replacement motor comes tomorrow, and I definitely needed this information. Thanks so much for sharing !!!!

[michaelkraxberger]

OMG. Thanks for this great video. Now I know what the high and low means. Also how my diagram shows the wires from the cord coming in. Literally it took me 3 different videos to get all the information I needed. Thank you.

[nednedx]

Great video, so to run that motor with 230v, connect the T5, T1, & L1 together. Next T8, T2, & T3 go together. Then connect L2 & T4 together. Then connect the ground and that should do it. But is the 7P2(brown) not used when it's 230V??