Speed controller on washing machine motor

[Martaine2005]

Unfortunately, that’ll be more or less exactly what you already have. A triac controlled dimmer.

 

[Jbrt]

Unfortunately, that’ll be more or less exactly what you already have. A triac controlled dimmer.

What do you suggest?

 

[Martaine2005]

What do you suggest?

That’s a good question.
I don’t know what specific motor you have or its specifications but a cheap controller with over rated specifications won’t do it.
Start up current and stall current have to be taken into account.
Can you measure this with your motor?.

 

[Jbrt]

That’s a good question.
I don’t know what specific motor you have or its specifications but a cheap controller with over rated specifications won’t do it.
Start up current and stall current have to be taken into account.
Can you measure this with your motor?.

I really appreciate your feedback. Here are pics of the motors and stats. I was thinking, surely a 'so-called' 4000 W speed controller should be able to handle that?!