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Offline Bernd

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Phase Converter Motor Project
« on: October 06, 2008, 07:30:25 PM »
I'm getting a Bridgeport this coming Friday. It uses 3 phase current to run the main motor. So I'll need a phase converter motor to generate my own 3 phase electricity. The motor in the pic below has been in my posseion for almost 15 years. It was given to me by an electricain freind that I worked with a while back. Now it's going to be put to good use finally. I'll post a build log as I go along here.


The 20lb propane tank and 5 gallon gas tank are for comparision.

The motor is a 220/440 Volt, 3 phase, 7.5 HP, 1160 RPM.
I already have info downloaded from the net as to what is needed to set up a motor for generating 3 phase current.

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Re: Phase Converter Motor Project
« Reply #1 on: October 09, 2008, 12:13:34 PM »
Gonna watch this one intently. Always wondered how converting to 3 phase works.

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Re: Phase Converter Motor Project
« Reply #2 on: October 09, 2008, 01:00:05 PM »
Eric,

It's gonna' be a long term project. As you know Wareagle has been sort of coaching me on this one. I'm also contemplating the VFD. Although I am curious about the rotary and may use it for a back up if I do get a VFD. I'm going to keep this thread going as I proceed though.

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