Help with motor comparison

[JerryP]

Hello,

I'm not to savy when it come to electronics.
I purchased a Dept. 56 piece. It has a 12 volt 60Hz 3 Watt motor to operate the skaters.
I found a similar motor 12v 60Hz 4 watt motor. Would this motor replace the original?
Also in the piece is 4 LEDs and a 6 volt bulb all connected together.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
Jerry

 

[BobK]

You would also want to know the torque and RPMs of the motors to find a replacement, voltage and wattage is not enough. If the new motor spins twice as fast, you might have some hyper skaters!



Bob

 

[JerryP]

Bob,
Both motors say nothing about the torque. RPM's are the same 10/12.
I'm wondering about the wattage 3 on the original and 4 on the replacement, because of the LED's. I don't want to burn them up. The way this piece is built, if I burn the LED's out. I'll throw the piece away. No replacing the LED's.

Thanks
Jerry

 

[BobK]

If the RPMs are the same and the wattage close, I think the motor will likely work.

I do not understand your concern about the LEDs. They should not be affected by the motor. Also, why no replacing the LEDs?

Bob

 

[JerryP]

Bob,
I got a hold of an old buddy of mine. He said it shouldn't matter between the motors. Ones a little stronger than the other.
The LED's are sealed - To get to them, I would have to destroy the lamp post.
Thanks for your knowledge,
Jerry