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01-08-2007, 09:31

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Frank, before you get too excited about ditching the 3 phase stuff, look into a rotary phase converter.

I have the same problem with my company's shop, no 3 phase power in the area. I got several pieces incredibly cheap at auction, but they all had 3 phase motors, which is why they were cheap.

I nearly fell over when I found out the price of the motors to convert them, but then the guy in the motor shop asked why I didn't just put in a phase converter? I'd never even heard of one let alone seen it. It is basically just an electric motor, but with extra windings, although you can also convert most motors to do it too. It works by using the motor as both a motor and generator, you power it single phase, and it gives you 3 phase back out.

Not spendy at all. Look around, you might be surprised.

Best of luck.

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Frank, I don't know what size motors you are dealing with, but in my case I got one big enough to run a 7.5 hp. motor for about $750 (Cannuck bucks) installed. This is larger than I needed, but it was only about $100 more than the one I needed so I thought it was better to over-size it a big.

If you Google "rotary phase convertors" you will also find articles on how to make your own, as well as a bunch of place that sell them pre-made.

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Frank, you might be pleasantly surprised.....

According to the websites I found a 50 HP Rotary Phase Converter is selling for US$799!!

Have a look around the 'Net.

Best of luck.

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Frank, you might be pleasantly surprised..... According to the websites I found a 50 HP Rotary Phase Converter is selling for US$799!! Have a look around the 'Net. Best of luck.

Frank, you might be pleasantly surprised.....

According to the websites I found a 50 HP Rotary Phase Converter is selling for US$799!!

Have a look around the 'Net.

Best of luck.