3 phase motor running backwards wire colours

[Mike Johnson]

This may help the discussion: How many phases? And another Lucien grumble: 'Amps Per Phase' - https://www.electriciansforums.net/threads/how-many-phases-and-another-lucien-grumble-amps-per-phase.207518/

To reverse phase rotation don't you just swap two of the phase leads?

 

[James]

This may help the discussion: How many phases? And another Lucien grumble: 'Amps Per Phase' - https://www.electriciansforums.net/threads/how-many-phases-and-another-lucien-grumble-amps-per-phase.207518/

To reverse phase rotation don't you just swap two of the phase leads?

Yes is the short answer, 3 phase motor, swap any 2 phase leads and it will change direction.

 

[westward10]

Assuming it is actually running in the wrong direction which may not be the case. There could be an issue with the generator.

 

[gordy ere]

The important thing to do is to physically check the direction of rotation is correct.
many compressors will still produce compressed air if running backwards but often the oil pump won’t work.

Swap the blue and black wires over this will reverse the moter