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Isn a quality rewind of an old motor just as good as purchasing a new energy efficient motor?

April 26, 2017good motor purchasing quality rewind

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Isn a quality rewind of an old motor just as good as purchasing a new energy efficient motor?

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No. It is sometimes possible to slightly improve efficiency of an old motor by using larger diameter wire or replacing aluminum wire with copper, but it is rare. A quality rewind can usually equal, but not exceed original efficiency.