Myford 3 phase to single

Myford 3 phase to single

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23 September 2012 at 20:05 #99220
chris j
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I'm looking at a Myford 254 Plus that requires a 3 phase supply and I don't have one sadly. I believe it is currently fitted with a 2hp – 3 phase motor.

What would the panel suggest I do, inverter or new motor ?

Anyone got an idea of cost
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23 September 2012 at 20:05 #6353
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23 September 2012 at 20:46 #99224
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Inverter, without a doubt.

Martin.
23 September 2012 at 20:54 #99226
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From what I can see motor cost ~= inverter costs. If its a nice motor, get the inverter and all the advantages it brings rather than 'downgrade' to single phase.

Neil
23 September 2012 at 21:27 #99234
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Another option might be to run the 3 phase motor using a couple of capacitors, one to start one to run should give you about 60-80% of its full power.

Or if youre feeling really adventurous you could follow what I and many others have done and build a Phase convertor either Static or Rotary.

There are some good books in the Workshop Practice series on the subject.

Regards

Paul
23 September 2012 at 22:46 #99240
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Paul

Thanks for the relpy but I can't make more things !!

My wife asked me today, so what are you making.

I told her I was making little tools to help me make other things later.

I got one of those looks
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