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    Feb 3, 2012, 05:56 PM
    Trane xb1000 fan motor 1/4 HP vs 1/6 HP?
    The unit currently has the MOT08895, a 1/4 HP, 200-230 Voltm 1.3 Amp RPM 1100 60 HZ motor 1 Phase motor 42 Frame motor.

    The replacement parts list also list the MOTO8803 a 1/6 HP Condenser Fan Motor, 200/230/60/1, 1625 RPM, FLA .98, LRA 2.1, Type : PSC, 42 Frame.

    What are the pro's and con's of using the 1/6 HP Condenser Fan Motor?
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    Feb 4, 2012, 04:46 AM
    The smaller motor will fail sooner, as it will be overloaded by trying to move the same amount of air as the origianl.
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