[TheForge] Fwd: Shop tools & layount (3-phase converter)

Sun Jan 18 21:37:00 2004

One phase in 3 phase out VFDs are available up to about 3 HP. Larger 3 PH
input ones will work on single phase input but must be derated by about 35%.
(10HP unit gives 6.5HP usable)

Darrell

http://www.machinemaster.com
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> I have been thinking about getting 3 phase from 1 and came up
> with another possible approach...  That would be to use a AC
> variable speed contol, AKA "vfd".  You can get them single
> phase in with 3 phase out--and variable speed to boot.  Has
> anybody gone this route or thought about it for running 3
> phase machines in your shop?
> -Rick
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