[TheForge] that tired old phase converter question again

Tue Jun 25 14:04:03 2002

I run my 3 phase the following way. I bought a 3 phase lathe 3 hp a few
years ago, I bought a static converter to run the lathe. I later wired a
plug at the motor I used old 15 amp 3 phase plugs & outlets. I start my
lathe in neutral and let it idle. I plug in my 3 phase equipment and run. I
have successfuly run 2 other 3 hp 3 phase motors at the same time. Rowland
The universal aptitude for ineptitude makes any human accomplishment an
incredible miracle
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ralph Sproul" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, June 25, 2002 4:50 AM
Subject: Re: [TheForge] that tired old phase converter question again


>         Steve, So your saying you just put this idler motor between the
> static unit and the load you are trying to supply??   Just curious as I
have
> two of those static units and don't really hvae a need for them.
Wondering
> if this would improve the efficiency of them as I used a static on a chain
> falls once, and it would heat the motor to the point I stopped using it
for
> fear of destroying a nice electric chain falls.
>         Nice to meet you in Wisconsin, let me know when your heading east
> some time, or if you move.
>
> Ralph Sproul - Bear Hill Blacksmith
> Webster, NH
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Steve Smith" <[email protected]>
> To: <[email protected]>
> Sent: Monday, June 24, 2002 10:17 PM
> Subject: Re: [TheForge] that tired old phase converter question again
>
>
> > If you want a rotary converter but don't want to build it, all you need
> > to do is get a static phase converter and use it to start an idler
> > motor. Now you have a rotary converter.
> >
> > Steve Smith
> >
> > Mark A. Pesetsky wrote:
> > >
> > > I did a search to see how much a purchased phase converter would be
> because
> > > I
> > > may need one in the near future as well.  I found that they are
> expensive
> > > but
> > > I also found a company that builds a panel that you hook up to your
own
> > > idler
> > > motor.  The $325 for the panel sized for a 10hp motor might not be
that
> > > much
> > > more than all the componnents you would need  to buy.
> http://www.n-e-m.com
> > >
> > > John Newman
> > >
> > > Gladish Family wrote:
> > >
> > > Been buying motors and inverters from these people for a while
> now...GREAT
> > > people to work with.
> > > Look under the "Inverter Drives" section...If you don't see what you
> need,
> > > give them a call. They don't always list all that they have in stock..
> > >
> > > Good Luck
> > > Mark
> > >
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