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TEFC motor automatically weather proof?

I am selling a DC PM motor (90v, 3/4 HP on ebay). I bought two, will use one to convert my drill press to DC, and I am trying to sell another one.

Anyway. The motor is TEFC (totally enclosed, fan cooled) and everything seems to be gasketed. Brushes as well as connection box.

I received an email from a disabled buyer with very limited budget who wants to build a windmill. He would like to know if this motor is suitable for a generator and whether it is weatherproof and can be left exposed. I want to double make sure so that I do not mislead him.

Any thoughts?

thanks

i
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Ignoramus30909
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RoyJ

Thanks. I am not sure what the coating is.

i

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Ignoramus30909

See if the motor has an IP (ingress protection) number. You might find the number on the motor itself, but more likely in the documentation or online. I would think you need IP57 or better. See this page for more information:

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