anyone know how much torque a garage door opener motor puts out? for $9.95 it may be worth a test
Relative to running a consumer grade grain mill, I'm guessing "plenty".
The challenge is going to be plumbing that beast to a roller mill...
Cheers!
anyone know how much torque a garage door opener motor puts out? for $9.95 it may be worth a test
Here's a good link on motorizing grain mills. Has good info on motors, RPM's, fly wheels etc. Hope this helps.
http://hbd.org/carboy/motorizing_a_malt_mill.htm
Ok so is it me or is anybody else not getting to or finding the the motorizing malt mill page?
Here's a 1/2HP motor, 110V for $35 + free shipping:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-2HP-ELECT...796?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item53e65ba714
Just unbolt the pump off the motor and you should be set. Too bad the pump is only rated to 140F, it's a steal of a deal.
I have a spare V-belt sheave (1.5" 5/8"), PM if interested.
bcgpete said:Hopefully this thread isn't too dead....
Did anybody use this motor? It seems to be a great price.
Thanks
Depends what the RPM is. Most likely, you'll have to get a belt, pulleys, etc. to make it work. Your average motor is going to be 1700 or 3400 RPM unless it's got an integral gear reducer. You want more like 200-300 rpm.
The most popular option I've seen lately is the harbor freight low speed drill. Lots of torque, and can be had for $40 or so with their ubiquitous 20% off coupons. I used a piece of scrap stainless rod stock, a love joy coupler, and a couple of bearing blocks to decouple the drill and prevent putting unneeded lateral stress on the bearings in the mill.
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