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    Jul 29, 2012, 06:16 AM
    How can I wire an old condenser fan to be a space fan in my shop?
    I have a condenser fan off a split outside unit that had to be replaced because of compressor failure. I have a black, a brown, and a yellow coming from the motor. Can I use a regular 110v plug to use it in a standard 110v outlet and where would each wire go? Thank you.
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    Jul 29, 2012, 06:20 AM
    Almost certainly this is a 240V fan. I have never seen a 120v or 120/240v condenser.
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    Jul 29, 2012, 06:23 AM
    If the yellow has green on it, that should be a ground. Was this Plugged into a regular outlet? Says 120 Volts on Motor?
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    Jul 29, 2012, 06:29 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by Stratmando View Post
    If the yellow has green on it, that should be a ground. Was this Plugged into a regular outlet? Says 120 Volts on Motor?
    No, all wires are solid color. It was plugged into the capicitor on the unit. Can't read the voltage on the motor.
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    Jul 29, 2012, 07:42 AM
    Youl will need the capacitor as well. Was the unit pluggeed into the wall? From a 2 pole disconnect?
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    Jul 29, 2012, 04:42 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Stratmando View Post
    Youl will need the capacitor as well. Was the unit pluggeed into the wall? from a 2 pole disconnect?
    not sure about this.
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    Aug 5, 2012, 07:38 AM
    You have to be sure of the voltage first. Capacitor may or may not be for that, looking at another unit like that, or a schematic will show.

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