A motor is tripping out on overload. The motor nameplate reveals a full load current of 168 amperes. When the motor is operating under load, an ammeter indicates the following: Phase #1 = 166 amperes, Phase #2 = 164 amperes, and Phase #3 = 225 amperes. What is the most likely problem with this motor?

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A motor is tripping out on overload. The motor nameplate reveals a full load current of 168 amperes. When the motor is operating under load, an ammeter indicates the following: Phase #1 = 166 amperes, Phase #2 = 164 amperes, and Phase #3 = 225 amperes. What is the most likely problem with this motor?

 

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