Will this motor work?

[sikz28]

I got hold of a GE motor from a residential hvac unit. I am not sure what part of the unit this motor came from or what it did. I am hoping someone can tell me if this would be a good motor to use for my first windmill project.

The specs on the sticker are:

1. /3 hp
   
115. v
     
5. 60A
   
1075. RPM
      
60. Hz
    
    

I am not sure if it is ac or dc. I tried to find out the part number by searching the ge website, but none of the numbers on the sticker came up.

I am not trying to make a lot of power here. I'm just trying to get started with windpower, but I don't want to waste any time or money on project if this motor is not going to work.

[jonas302]

you need to get a dc permenant magnet motor for it to work with out modifing it

An Amtec is a good 1st project google the board for that and you will find a lot of beginner projects posted

[vawtman]

Ahh,you got the same problem i do lately and i'm in need of glasses.

 It's more than likely a 1/3 hp fan motor and the bearings and stuff wouldn't take the abuse of the turbine if you converted it.Yes A.C., but not good in my opinion.