Replacing (Very) old Garage door opener--is it 250v?
Hello everyone,
I am trying to replace a 40-year old garage door opener that stopped working, and the motor reads "250v"-- are 250 volt openers standard? does the 250v mean something completely different? or will I have to re-wire it to a standard 110v outlet type to put in a new opener? The original cover has most likely been lost to time; the brand was Overhead Door company.
I haven't purchased any new openers yet, making sure I know what I am getting into first
The door is not especially large --9'x7' not sure of their weight; if it matters, the door will likely be replaced shortly as well.
Thanks for any and all help!
I am trying to replace a 40-year old garage door opener that stopped working, and the motor reads "250v"-- are 250 volt openers standard? does the 250v mean something completely different? or will I have to re-wire it to a standard 110v outlet type to put in a new opener? The original cover has most likely been lost to time; the brand was Overhead Door company.
I haven't purchased any new openers yet, making sure I know what I am getting into first
The door is not especially large --9'x7' not sure of their weight; if it matters, the door will likely be replaced shortly as well.
Thanks for any and all help!
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220 volt would be an odd ball. Sure it does not say 220/110?
How about a picture of the plug?
Figure out what breaker shuts it off. If it's a double breaker then most likyl it is 220 volts.
You could also check it with a meter.
How about a picture of the plug?
Figure out what breaker shuts it off. If it's a double breaker then most likyl it is 220 volts.
You could also check it with a meter.
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Thanks for all the quick help!
I feel kind of stupid not taking a closer look at all these things;
Regular outlet, controlled by a regular 15a breaker
while the outside of the motor is definitely stamped 250V, I now think that is just a manufacturer number;
there is a sticker identifying the motor (which I did not see previously) clearly states that the motor is Westinghouse 1/3HP, 115v, 3.6a, 1000RPM motor.
It is probably worth testing to be certain (since that is just the motor, not the outlet nor the device), but it alleviates most of the fears that I had.
Thanks again; I realize that I have only made the one post, but of all of the internet communities I have been involved with, this one is definitely one of the most thoughtful and helpful!
I feel kind of stupid not taking a closer look at all these things;
Regular outlet, controlled by a regular 15a breaker
while the outside of the motor is definitely stamped 250V, I now think that is just a manufacturer number;
there is a sticker identifying the motor (which I did not see previously) clearly states that the motor is Westinghouse 1/3HP, 115v, 3.6a, 1000RPM motor.
It is probably worth testing to be certain (since that is just the motor, not the outlet nor the device), but it alleviates most of the fears that I had.
Thanks again; I realize that I have only made the one post, but of all of the internet communities I have been involved with, this one is definitely one of the most thoughtful and helpful!
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Stick around,there are no stupid questions
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