What is an Explosion Proof Motor?

[@that1electrician]

Good stuff. Its crazy how much ive forgotten over the years since trade school & apprenticeship. Thanks for the brush up!

[@emotorsdirect]

Yeah I know that feeling haha - Keith

[@Anthony-gt4kq]

Love your video Keith, I'm working for a electric motor manufacturer and even I learn something new every time i watch your video. Would love a video about brake motors. :)

[@emotorsdirect]

Thanks for the idea, Anthony! Glad you're liking the content. - Keith

[@pawantoor3798]

Great presentation and well informative, thanks Keith and eMotors team

[@emotorsdirect]

Thanks Pawan!

[@AndrewGordon-pl6wd]

Thanks Keith

[@emotorsdirect]

Thanks Andrew

[@linossinkala7840]

Good work sir ,thankyou so much.

[@emotorsdirect]

Thanks Linos!

[@MrT79shakeshake]

Thanks for the video very informative

[@emotorsdirect]

Thanks Mark

[@alifaiz6133]

Thanks for this informative video. Just wanted to ask if there is a hazardous facility that requires to be explosion proof, are pumps also made explosion proof? If yes, then how?

[@emotorsdirect]

Any pump experts, feel free to chime in here. As far as I'm aware the hazardous area classification does not apply to the pump, except for the process sealing in section 501.17. Because the motor can provide an ignition source, it must be able to contain that potential explosion. The guidelines are expressed in NEC section 500 if you want to look into it further.

[@alifaiz6133]

@@emotorsdirect thanks for your reply. I will look into it.

[@jedwilliams8744]

Hi Keith this is Jed, I am currently building a seed cleaning facility for alfalfa seed. I have questions. that maybe you can answer.

[@emotorsdirect]

Hi Jed, ask away! I see your located in Canada also. If you prefer to chat over the phone, give our team a call at 1 800 - 890 - 7593.

[@archietirol9915]

Is explosion proof motor will be affected once you have it rewinded?

[@emotorsdirect]

It is not affected at all, assuming the rewind is done correctly by a certified shop. If all of the tests performed during the rewind pass, the motor comes back out in like-new condition. During the rewind process, for the most part, we are replacing what was there with the exact same materials. Explosion proof motors, to keep their designation, must be recertified by an accredited shop. Not all shops carry this so ask before getting the work done.

[@huongtran4911]

thanks!

[@emotorsdirect]

No problem!