To repair a small electrical motor that has...

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To repair a small electrical motor that has been submerged in saltwater, what should be done?

Question 1 of 27070

To repair a small electrical motor that has been submerged in saltwater, what should be done?

🔍 Key Concepts

• Saltwater contamination and its effect on electrical equipment • Difference between field repair vs. sending equipment to a shore facility • Safe and appropriate cleaning/drying methods for small electric motors

💭 Think About

• Which option would remove salt and moisture without immediately requiring complete motor rebuilding? • On board a vessel, which procedure is practical, safe, and commonly taught as the standard field repair step? • Do any of the options introduce extra risk (chemical, fire, or damage to windings/insulation) that makes them less suitable as the first response?

✅ Before You Answer

• Identify which choice actually removes salt rather than just drying it or replacing parts • Check which method is realistically available on board and commonly allowed by procedures • Avoid options that use potentially hazardous solvents not normally recommended for routine onboard electrical cleaning

Question 1 of 27070

To repair a small electrical motor that has been submerged in saltwater, what should be done?

wash it with fresh water and apply an external source of heat

renew the windings

send it ashore to an approved service facility

rinse all electrical parts with a methyl chloride cleaning solvent and then blow dry the motor with compressed air

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To repair a small electrical motor that has been submerged in saltwater, what should be done?

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To repair a small electrical motor that has been submerged in saltwater, what should be done?