[TheForge] three phase converters, etc.

[Ralph Sproul]

I'd have to check out the gear tooth numbers later.

I'll probably buy another motor, but wondered if something like this would
work.

Ralph
----- Original Message -----
From: "Howell Steve" <steve.howell@siemens.com>
To: <theforge@mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Monday, January 19, 2004 3:18 PM
Subject: [TheForge] three phase converters, etc.


>
>
> Interesting, Ralph.
> I thought most motor driven Nazels ran at 1100 RPM up to the 4 or 5B. It's
> one of the ways they were able to get more torque out of less HP
> What size is your pinion/drive gear? :  How many teeth and diameter of
gear?
> (I ask since I have characterized several 3B's this way and have a simple
> formula to calculate the relationship to RPM).
> I have a 1100 RPM 10HP on mine rigged for 230V and of course, saw one on
> ebay months ago for 130 dollars left unsold. "would I ever need another?
> Nah..."
>
> Might a motor switch be an easier option than trying to customize
voltages,
> etc?
>
> Steve
>
> >>>>>>>>>