Device that changes the direction of single phase ac motor?

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Changing the direction of a single-phase AC motor requires more than just reversing the polarity of phase and neutral. Simply rotating the plug does not affect the motor's operation, as demonstrated with older fans. To successfully reverse the motor's direction, modifications to the starting coils' circuitry are necessary. Automated devices for this purpose may exist, but the discussion emphasizes the need for proper electrical modifications. Understanding the motor's circuitry is crucial for achieving the desired direction change.
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hi alll...we know that by changing the polarity of phase and neutral , direction of ac motor can be changed. but is there any automated device that does this job? ...
 
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srinaath said:
hi alll...we know that by changing the polarity of phase and neutral , direction of ac motor can be changed. but is there any automated device that does this job? ...
That's not quite right.

Merely reversing the phase and neutral is not enough to change the rotation of the motor. You can prove this to yourself if you are in a country with 120 V outlets and have an old fan that was made before there was a differentiation between the "hot" and neutral in the plug. In such a situation, just unplug the fan, turn the plug 180 degrees and plug it back in. The fan will still work just as it did before. Rotating the plug makes no difference in the fan's operation.

If you want to reverse the direction of the single phase AC motor, you'll have to modify the motor's starting coils' circuitry.

https://woodgears.ca/motors/reversing.html
 
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