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We use electric motors regularly in numerous appliances and industrial applications, but have we ever thought of where they have come from? Prussian inventor Moritz von Jacobi created one of the first proper electric motors in 1834, and his second design was even powerful enough to propel a boat with over a dozen people in it. That same years, American blacksmith Thomas Davenport himself created a battery powered electric motor. However other less practically useful attempts at making electric motors were engaged in by Benjamin Franklin as early as the 1740s (years before James Watts invented his steam engine). A...

We are excited to announce that Brooks Motor & Electric, Inc. has moved our retail location to Cave City, KY. We spent over 15 years at our previous location in Glasgow, KY – and are proud of the service we provided out of that location. We are enthusiastic about our new space and welcome all our customers, new and old, to visit us here. Our new facilities allow for a significant increase in warehouse space. More space means we can now stock more of the vital electrical and motor equipment you need to keep your business running. In addition, this...

 When an electric motor is malfunctioning (or the system that it’s running is not performing as expected) electrical tests can be used to gain considerable insight as to what might be causing problems. Using a multifunction electrical tester to check resistance, amps, capacitance, and insulation resistance can be highly effective in troubleshooting most problems. However, with an electrical tester in-hand, it becomes easier to overlook many other potential sources of problems. As a technician, you must never put down your common sense; your multi-meter and your megger don’t replace your brain.  Video Synopsis Amps: An amp meter is arguably the...

 In most circumstances, electric motor problems manifest themselves electrically, and electrical testing equipment is necessary for proper troubleshooting. In some cases, however, motor failure is mechanical, and can be assessed without analyzing any electrical components. Mechanical failure can often be diagnosed with your ears, and sense of touch. Loud sounds and excessive heat coming from a motor are often indicative of a mechanical problem. Bearing failure and inadequate ventilation are the leading causes of mechanical failure. Video Synopsis Mechanical Failure: There are few moving parts in an electric motor, so there are only a handful of mechanical points of failure....