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*This page explores sourcing for various electric motors | *This page explores sourcing for various electric motors | ||
*'''Summary: 4 hp treadmill motors (high voltage DC) are the cheapest replicable source of motors per horsepower - at $20 per horsepower. Next is 5 hp compressor motors for $180, or $60/kW. Interesting, the surplus treadmill motors are a win. Since they are 130VDC, you could rectify regular wall power or use batteries''' | |||
=BLDC Hub Motors= | =BLDC Hub Motors= | ||
Revision as of 19:15, 24 December 2019
Basic
- This page explores sourcing for various electric motors
- Summary: 4 hp treadmill motors (high voltage DC) are the cheapest replicable source of motors per horsepower - at $20 per horsepower. Next is 5 hp compressor motors for $180, or $60/kW. Interesting, the surplus treadmill motors are a win. Since they are 130VDC, you could rectify regular wall power or use batteries
BLDC Hub Motors
220 AC
Best price per kW for motors - $70/kW
Weird
- 3hp AC 200V - $60 - [5]