Easy Conversion of AC Washer Motor to 12VDC

No tools needed.
Driveway Dudes Paul shows you how you can convert a 230VAC washer motor to operate by using just a 12VDC battery without having to modify, breakdown, dismantle or rewire it.
The rpm can be controlled by the use of a potentiometer/rheostat.
Simply by using just 3 wires as jumpers it is easily done and if you wish, by removing those 3 wires it can again be used as a 230VAC motor.
There are many old motors still about that may have stopped working and all they may require is just a good clean and new set of carbon brushes.
The applications can be whatever you want. You could increase the voltage from DC 12V to 24V, 48V, 60V, 72V, etc and in series or parallel.
You could go off grid and/or use the motor AC with a suitable power inverter
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[@pkf4124]

i have several of these motors, in my stash. suddenly they now have some potential. Thanks for sharing

[@terriecotham1567]

Thanks for posting as most people would not thank this could be done. well done video

[@DrivewayDudes]

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[@saucelessbones5872]

Universal motor

[@philippa.6563]

I was so surprised when I tried it out myself that it actually worked

[@howlinwolfgangnester]

Wow extremely works. I used an old lap top charger for power source. I am building a BBQ Rotisserie and i had an old copying machine motor and a washing machine motor to chose from. I was afraid the coping machine motor would not have enough power to turn Miss Piggy but i wasnt sure how to get the washing machine motor to run with out the coil power source as when i wired the brushes + and - to the laptop charger it had no power. I did just as you said in this video and the washing machine motor was turning. So great video and now i will weld the washing machine belt bucket wheel pully to the metal rod that will go through the body of miss pigy. We will feast in your honor Sir

[@jostouw4366]

I used to boost vacuums by fitting a bridge rectifier to give DC to the brushed motor as they are basically a DC motor to start with!

[@samuelwkkabwe5884]

I have learnt something I didn't know and I'm ready to start my project.

[@supermarioisacat]

No AC rated motor can run on straight DC without some form of commutation. Which means this particular one must be a brushed, AC/DC universal motor. Also, a raw potentiometer placed in series with the power source, for use as a speed control will be cooked once an actual load is applied to the shaft.

[@Cey-001]

So do you suggest that it's connected directly to the battery using an inverter??

[@supermarioisacat]

@@Cey-001 Potentiometers are low current devices normally intended to be used in circuitry that controls the output of other components that ARE designed for high current, like transistors. The position of a potentiometer should adjust the speed of an oscillator, PWM timing or some other parameter in a secondary circuit that actually drives the load. Which, yes, that's the basics of how an inverter works. Additionally, _true_ AC motors are brushless, inductive devices that require AC to operate. The one shown in the video is a special class of motor, called a "universal" motor that has brushes and can run on AC or DC. I.e., _most_ motors labeled as "AC" cannot, and will not, run on DC.

[@jerrymadin1656]

Thank you, now I understand how to do it by myself

[@kirschkern8260]

PERFECT !!!! THANKS SO MUCH i search so long for this informationds. Thx alot.

[@martymcmannis9121]

Thanks for the video I have a dishwasher motor to try this. Keep posting sir.

[@mrpat2563]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge, very well presented and explained.

[@joseecheagaray7620]

Great. Thank you. I been looking for this for long time.

[@herenow2895]

Good, clear and easy to understand video. Thanks, it's very interesting.

[@DrivewayDudes]

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[@stoweby]

This has been incredibly helpful. Thank You!

[@hariprasadthatha9166]

Good vedio sir it is use full for sevaral experments thank you

[@davidsteinfeld9123]

Thank you for your input and speady reply I most serenely will keep you in the know with this build when its all said and done should be the talk on all the lakes home made cost nothing but a bit of scrap junk and time so looking forward to tell you the good news when I finish construction of my outboard motor Again thank you and happy holidays to you and yours

[@DrivewayDudes]

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[@nothankyou5524]

I'm saving this for when I'm on a longer study break, but I'm sure I'll be thanking you so I'll do it now.

[@taunteratwill1787]

In combination with an AC to DC regulated 220-240 converter this works fine.

[@danawright3099]

Nice work!

[@colinware4295]

12 volt motor + battery= almost endless uses "off grid" remote locations , camper van fun, propulsion. ...12v a lot safer than 240! Great video and instruction, looking forward your next one, thankyou!

[@Good-Enuff-Garage]

there are downsides of using DC vs AC, I'm sure you know but I will just mention the thickness of the wires, DC requires much thicker wires as it carries higher current ie AMPs, granted he demoed that motor with thin wires but there was also no load on the motor, there is no way that motor spins your wet laundry using only 12 volts without automotive jumper cables as it needs to make up the power somewhere and so it needs to pull them AMPs (AC is high voltage so 220 but low current, I think on the motor it said 1,6 AMPs)

[@colinware4295]

@@Good-Enuff-Garage ok, thank's.

[@Home_made_ch]

@@Good-Enuff-Garage what if connect 3 battery in series it will increase voltage to 36v, mean current can be reduced, comparrd to run same rpm from 12v battery?

[@mp180170]

Brilliant explanation perfect thanks my friend from uk 🇬🇧👌🏼 liked & subbed

[@mendozaconsultation]

I have a 12v D.C. motor from power bench van seat. I want to add another set of wires to it so I can power it with battery @ 1 end and power something else from the other set of wires ?

[@gammerlaan]

Thanks for the nice video Paul. I enjoyed watching it.

[@frankkante7850]

Thanks for sharing. Very cool

[@Machiuka]

Very clear explanation. Thank you

[@DrivewayDudes]

Thanks for the comment. 👍

[@TheCerberusInferno]

Excellent video

[@andrewhoward7200]

Thanks a lot for that, time to start tinkering.

[@rickbanks7681]

Induction motors that depend on line alternations for commutation are a common scrapyard treasure in the U.S. from old washers. Best to avoid those unless an inverter is planned.

[@DrivewayDudes]

Thanks for the comment Rick. Watch this space as we will have a video up soon which will use an inverter

[@wdowa94]

Thx. I'll use this for my computer fan

[@indigocharlie7218]

Very well explained. Also noticed how you don't erm or omm or tut like a lot of people making videos with speech. Could listen to you all day. Thank you for excellent video.

[@DrivewayDudes]

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[@nothankyou5524]

I'm sure those who don't speak as well really appreciate your opinion. Why does someone else have to be bad in order to complement someone who is good, you (censored).

[@marambewela]

It is a good video sir. Keep it up

[@CliffsShed]

Great video, was wondering about the torque but some of the other comments have cleared that up, Thanks for putting this up! All the best, Cliff

[@DrivewayDudes]

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[@randulatelge6777]

i'm also interested to know about a way that i can reduce rpm without loosing torque. any idea?

[@Man-in-da-shed]

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[@thebrokeway9838]

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[@Man-in-da-shed]

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[@carlosbraga7235]

Muito bom, parabéns!

[@electronicshelpcare]

Super video brother. (Thanks)

[@DrivewayDudes]

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[@ohm.3768]

@@DrivewayDudes plzzz reply that will it give high torque

[@TheZemun]

@Driveway Dudes Nice work indeed . But does it have enough tork so I'm thinking to make lawn mower from it ? Thanks .

[@Leopold1point]

I need to use this motor wirh little load for short durations as 20mins max . Can a Dc motor speed controller of upto 10 amps be used where potentiometer is used . ? Or that controllee isnt good for here

[@FarmerBoBonYoutube]

using that same concept if you charge the rotor windings with 12V dc, u can use the stator output then as a generator, and once the motor is at speed u can use the stator output to keep the rotor charged as long as you keep the motor turning...... I have done this with a 30KW 3phase electric brush motor. Works like a charm. Built myself a 3 phase generator with a 1400cc petrol engine running it.. and that will give you an 220v output.. on your motor...

[@DrivewayDudes]

Sounds like fun. 👍

[@ravirajguru7044]

Would appreciate a video or a blog...

[@beletobenjamin2000]

Good job

[@SmileyGas]

Hi it would be very big help if you could help me with the following I watched your video is very good but my motor got 7 pin connectors and got a separate earth connection, I have eliminated the 2 wires coming from the speed sensor, but I am confused because there are 6 wires coming from the inside, Red & Black together, Yellow & Green together and then I got 2 thin blue wires could you please help me to connect this please The 2 thin blue wires comes from the front of the motor and the other comes from the back of the motor

[@ratloz2]

Great! Thank You!

[@pleasecho2]

Would it not work better with a PWM controller? What kind of wattage are you dealing with under load especially

[@apmdavies]

In this configuration there would be only a little usable power. If however you connect the field winding across the two brushes (in parallel) and the apply 12 v also across the brushes, even though the speed will be slower than the rated output, the torque should be much higher. Experiment with the wiring of the field coils (if there is more than one) for the optimum performance.

[@DrivewayDudes]

Thanks for the info. Yes I understand that other configurations could be considered. The point of this video is to show that a 240VAC motor will operate at 12VDC. The applications we would leave up to the viewer. Thanks

[@thespiritof76..]

Thanks to youtube i keep power tools and jumper cables in the truck.. never know when theyll cone in handy

[@nikosnikos2772]

can i run a 90 watt ac motor of refrigerator with this method with 50 amps battery or is better i use a inverter ?

[@thurston383]

I took one of these out a few days ago, hooked it up to the mains 😂 works on a drill battery fine, no where near as good tho

[@knightroadtransports8871]

A question I have is, how long can the motor run on that battery at full charge, full speed???

[@kenmanx1298]

How will it run under a load? How much work is it capable of doing?

[@dLLund]

thank you for posting your interesting & well-presented video

[@DrivewayDudes]

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[@timmothyburke]

Could you run it off a 48v dc supply without screwing up the electronics?

[@alpatriot6227]

Thank you very much kind Sir !

[@DrivewayDudes]

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[@phoenixcreations94]

a question sir .. I have a new motor for a washing machine .. it is 220 - 230 volt .. so if I bring many batteries that will calculate at the end of 230 volts .. will the motor run with no problems at the full speed and with all it's power ? (watt) ? I mean is the idea of AC and DC motors is how much volts I provide for them ? not matter if from a battery or from my house electricity ?

[@michaellowe3665]

Weird. I just tossed out a dishwasher and decided to snag the motor out before scrapping it. I swear google is listening to me. I didn't look up anything online, but here is a video telling me what to do with that motor. This isn't something that comes up in most people's recommendations. Mine may work better because here in Murcia our motors run on 120 not 240. Although I think a potentiometer would get pretty hot if you run much power through it. Is there any reason it wouldn't work with a PWM controller? It looks like it should just be a series wound motor when you get done.

[@samouljnanito523]

What is the maximum volt dc it can handle? And if they work for a long time, they get hot

[@user-zk9rh5zx5b]

It only true for brush motors?cold it be with brushless motors?I dont thik so

[@nomusicrc]

So is there a circuit board on the motor for it to run ac also

[@gergemall]

Thank you ❤

[@mathewbailey6718]

The second Kirby motor would need field or armature excitation to function as a generator,otherwise without an exciter,or any excitation voltage,it would not output any current.

[@MrFreddiew1]

Very interesting, how efficient is the motor when running off 12v, and how is the motor torque affected? Does this mean also that you could use this same setup to generate 12v as a generator of a small wind turbine?

[@Ammalu-hi6fg]

watch the motor details it's a DC Motor?

[@andrewthuku2638]

How do you make smart washer machine run? The one from LG and Samsung. Pancake type. It says 280 V DC. advise please.

[@drz4073]

So all this time I could be doing my laundry courtesy of a Power Sonic & solar panels... Better not tell the boys at National Grid!

[@jayviecrisalvarez6414]

So it will gonna need a 220v battery to achieve the actual motor horse power right? Or is there a trick to it like using converters?

[@manueldomingossousalopes6694]

OBRIGADO PELA EXPLICAÇÃO

[@7triple588]

I have old AC water pump motor,, i already connecting using 2 wire direct to the motor and direct to home 13amp, it running, as now, i would like to convert to DC, how to connect with this potentiometer, where can i get as show on video. Advise me

[@davewallace5008]

I wired my 240v AC motor through a 1000w inverter powered by a 12v car battery, a few cogs and chains later, and my barrow was powered by motor. Because of the 12V input the torque suffers but it moves freely with a little weight in it, and that is all I wanted.

[@antresia.9723]

I have a question can i connect the washing machine motor to my dc power supply using the alligator clips.the dc supply output voltage is 0 to 30v and 5 amps.

[@aznative_]

Yes. A motor would not know the difference between a power supply or a battery.

[@firenado4295]

also if you wire the brushes and the stater in parallel it will go half as fast but with twice the torque (depending on the resistance of the coils of coarse)

[@monsieurbacteria2314]

IT WORKS!

[@Alan_AB]

Hi Paul. What value was the potentiometer?

[@richardinigo]

Where/what appliance can you find those high amp potentiometers?

[@paulmoffat9306]

Electronic parts stores - what he is using is a high power rheostat. He does not give the resistance value, but is probably in the 100 ohm range.

[@Maxttor]

Very interesting, thanks for the vid, you could share a bitmap link showing wiring ?

[@HomeBizDude]

What kind of load can you apply to the motor?

[@andileltthole3799]

Is it a must that the neutral must come out of the armature winding

[@Taqi67]

Its mean not necessay to convert into 12dc could we used 24volt battery also with same connection.? ?

[@joliemaui9820]

Do you know if there is someone who sells the connector that connects to that 10 blade spade connector?

[@FlyWithSergio]

Hello! It will change torque? Thanks!

[@rgthomson100]

could you put a prop at the front and charge the battery from wind

[@gpawoodyshoneyhole]

Ive been researching using one of these for a rail cart experiment. You think it has enough torque to push a cart on track?😊

[@vernonpurcell4134]

Ok like the video, but can you connect another motor to output 12V to power a battery charge and then run a 12V bulb from it, this would prevent your battery from running flat and power a light?

[@timothydelossantos3622]

Nice video, but how could i wire an ac generator head motor to produce dc 36v or 48vdc ?

[@adriansandu2583]

Awesome!

[@markcarter1320]

Is it the same wiring for 2p4v or 48v bayterie

[@ScorpionXtube]

nice to know how much power the motor has in AD then DC

[@jackspratt4343]

Thanks for this. Any idea on an estimate of torque . Thanks

[@tholl30]

What potentiometer do I need to control the speed?

[@user-zg5ou8kn8q]

How long does the battery power last? Can I make this way a boat crematorium?

[@djceejay2846]

Will it work with a 48 volt DC battery?

[@matthewsandoval8628]

So simple wow

[@vincenttelfer4206]

good job

[@DrivewayDudes]

👍

[@joycelombardo9996]

Can we do this with a 120 v washer? They just freze up when I try.

[@troyguererro0898]

Maybe you are not using a universal motor

[@OngkySupernova69]

Nice

[@jonbigeffortthegoodness7437]

Ebike components , and the logic of ebike components functions(wired an alternator then realized (a 3 phase pwm was required,,,, think potentiometer can be ‘found’ am glad of this data

[@ddmore4me]

Is the torque the same or much less using DC

[@clarencevandevoort7262]

How much torque do you have

[@digitalphear1960]

I wanna use a 115v 60h D1124 motor run off of two or three dewalt 18v lithium packs for compact sake on either a scooter or longboard beast set up... Any sugestions?

[@DrivewayDudes]

The Dewalt motor may have enough torque to power a small scooter

[@josemorenoromero7897]

Wuauuu very interesting

[@miketaylor803]

this is a universal motor with the coil in series with the armature? - hence the brushes the level of torque will be very small running it like this, surely? also a simple diagram would have helped the explanation of what you were doing - a picture paints a thousand words an all that Thanks for the video btw

[@flowtime8673]

Good day or good night Where do I get this motor to buy reasons because the washing machine motors in my country only have ac motors in them😢

[@diversity2739]

thanks

[@seaham3d695]

Thank you!

[@seaham3d695]

I got it working thank you so much!!!

[@gingerbread1032]

I KNOW IT IS A 12 VOLT BATTERY. What is the ACTUAL battery voltage YOU ARE RUNNING IT WITH and how many amps is it pulling NO LOAD.