Slip Ring Motor

[bob]

Hi,

 

We have an old( 1980 ) liquid starter for a 500 kW 400 V slip ring motor. We have got an offer for this starter but I dont have any idea about the cost of a new starter of this size. It is also worth mentioning that the starter is still in good working condition.

Any guess ?

Bob

[GGOSS]

Hi Bob,

 

Is it a 'fixed' or 'moving' electrode type. If 'moving' does it have a heat exchanger installed? Also, could you advise the type of application it was designed for.

 

Those extra little bits of information may help to put a dollar value against it.

 

Regards,

GGOSS

[bob]

Hi GGoss,

 

Thanks for your reply. The starter is a moving electrode type with no heat exchanger. It was initially purchased to be installed on a fan.

 

Thanks and Regards.

 

Bob

[GGOSS]

Hi Bob,

 

I guess we are about to break all the rules regaridng commerical posts..........big time!

 

Some quick research suggests that someone looking to purchase a 'new' 500kW moving electrode slip ring motor starter without heat exchanger should be budgeting at around $10k - $11k Australian.

 

Not sure how much that helps you but I hope it gives you a starting point to progress from.

 

Regards,

GGOSS

[bob]

Thanks GGoss, that what I was looking for.

 

Bob