Letting spare big electric motors sit around for years?
E718
Posted 1/30/2026 15:30 (#11533346 - in reply to #11533317)
Subject: RE: Letting spare big electric motors sit around for years?


Sac & Story county IA
I think it won't hurt much. I have had several motors sit for years and they worked fine. They were used before they sat. Inside has to be better than out in weather. I have motors I bought used that have unloaded the bin every year for near 40 years.

One more thing about 3 phase motors, they are dead simple to put new bearings in.

Edited by E718 1/30/2026 16:59
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