Question About Motor Types

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What is the difference between induction start, induction run and repulsion start, induction run? I thought one has a "shorted" winding correct?
Mark S.
 
What is the difference between induction start, induction run and repulsion start, induction run? I thought one has a "shorted" winding correct?
Mark S.

They are the same thing - the motor type with a 'shorted turn' is a shaded pole motor - normally very low power and poor starting torque for applications like fans.

Stu
 
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