GHPQ ELECTRIC MOTOR 15HP

*GHPQ 15HP Electric Motor* = Chinese industrial motor, very common in Alaba for compressors, sawmills, crushers, mixers.

GHPQ = Guangdong / GHPQ Power. Budget but pure copper models are strong. Many compressors in Nigeria use GHPQ motor.

### *GHPQ 15HP Specs*
Spec Details
**Power** 15HP = 11KW
**Model** Y2-160M-4 or YE2-160M-4
**RPM** 1460 RPM (4-pole) – Most common. Also 2900 RPM 2-pole
**Voltage** 380V-415V 3-phase 50Hz. Some 220V/380V dual
**Current** 22.6A @ 380V
**Frame** 160M – Shaft 42mm
**Duty** S1 Continuous
**Winding** Copper – Ask for 100% copper, not aluminum

### *1460 RPM vs 2900 RPM – Which One?*
**1460 RPM 4-pole** **2900 RPM 2-pole**
**For Compressor** ✅ Yes – Use this. Belt pulley ratio correct ❌ No – Too fast, will burst pump
**For Sawmill / Crusher** ✅ Yes ⚠️ Only if machine needs high speed
**For Water Pump** ❌ Slow ✅ Yes, pump needs 2900
**Torque** High torque Low torque
**Life** Long life Shorter life
*For air compressor 10HP-15HP, you need 1460 RPM.*

### *What 15HP Can Power*
Machine Need Can GHPQ 15HP Run?
**Air Compressor Pump 15HP** 11KW ✅ Perfect
**15HP Piston Compressor 500L** 11KW ✅ Direct fit
**Cassava Grinder / Mill** 10-15HP ✅ Yes
**Block Moulding Machine** 10-15HP ✅ Yes
**Table Saw 16-inch** 10-15HP ✅ Yes
**Stone Crusher Small** 15HP ✅ Yes, borderline

### *Installation Setup*
`NEPA 3-phase → 40A Breaker → 30KVA Stabilizer → 32A DOL Starter → GHPQ 15HP Motor`

1. *Breaker*: 40A 3-pole DOL starter with overload set to 23A
2. *Cable*: 6mm² 4-core for 20m
3. *Stabilizer*: 30KVA 3-phase servo compulsory – Low voltage burns motor ₦200k
4. *Pulley Alignment*: Belt must be straight. Misalignment burns bearing
5. *Earthing*: Must earth body

### *Maintenance*
1. *Bearing*: Change every 1 year heavy use – 6309 bearing ₦8k x2
2. *Grease*: Grease every 500hrs
3. *Dust*: Blow dust monthly – Dust blocks cooling fan
4. *Belt tension*: Not too tight – Tight belt kills bearing

### *Key Tips Before Buying*
1. *Shaft size*: Measure old motor shaft – 15HP = 42mm diameter. If different, pulley won’t fit
2. *Foot mount B3 vs Flange B5*: B3 has legs, B5 has flange. Check your machine
3. *Capacitor*: 3-phase motor doesn’t need capacitor. If seller adds capacitor, it’s single-phase converted – Avoid
4. *Test*: Ask seller to run motor 5 mins no load, check heat + noise. Hot in 2 mins = bad winding
5. *Warranty*: Real GHPQ dealer gives 6 months. Keep receipt

*Common Scam*: Some rewind burnt motor + paint as new GHPQ. Check winding varnish smell + bearing new or old.

What are you putting the 15HP GHPQ on? Compressor pump, sawmill, or grinder? And what is your old motor shaft size + mount type? I’ll confirm if you need B3 or B5 and pulley size so you buy once.