Can this converter run this motor?

[William SParticipant @williams]

Hello all,

like the title says really, would the shown transwave converter run this motor?

What would be consequences be if I was to wire it in? I can not afford to destroy this motor one bit really so what is peoples opinion?

I know the answers probably no it won’t work, as 0.37kw (minimum single motor) equates to 1/2hp so it is nowhere near 1/6hp.
I look forward to your reply’s

William

[William SParticipant @williams]

What would happen if I did wire it up?

[Martin CargillParticipant @martincargill50290]

The fact that it refers to a "minimum SINGLE motor" probably means that you could run your motor alongside another motor to get around the problem. Try giving Transwave a call, from memory they are quite helpful people.

Martin

[old martParticipant @oldmart]

The label on the motor shows STAR connections, that may be important.

[not done it yetParticipant @notdoneityet]

I don’t think it would destroy the motor – but don’t quote me! I expect it will not hold in the appropriate contactors within the converter. Martin is spot on – run it alongside a much larger motor while keeping within the specs of the converter.

[J HancockParticipant @jhancock95746]

Finally, a connection to an oft heard expression in engineering circles but I never knew it's origin.

" That's a humdinger " , meaning really good.

[William SParticipant @williams]

Hello all

Thanks for the info, I have got it running on your advice. I had thought that it was possible by running a higher hp motor. I just needed conformation!
What I did was make up a double socket extension lead:

Luckily I had all the sockets and plugs and it’s quite a useful mod as it utilises 5 and 4 pin sockets so It may come in handy in the future.

I am using the only other 3 phase motor I own which is the BCA and it works perfectly one just has to remember to turn that motor on first!

Thanks again

William

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