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Bill

10-29-2002 12:40:29

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What would have to be done to use something that is 3 phase with normal 220 single phase electric.

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Bill

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george md

10-29-2002 21:40:44

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Re: 3 phase to single phase question in reply to Bill, 10-29-2002 12:40:29

Bill ,

Phase converters work well , have been using them for 25 years. Have a machine shop and automotive machine shop , runs every thing with no trouble. i have horizontal boring mill ( 3 in ),26 in lathe , 20 in lathe, more lathes and mills, also have 4 -3 ph hoists one of which is 44 ft bridge crane (all power ). The bridge has a 1 ton Wright hoist on it and will handle a full dressed cummins 855 cu in ( 2850 pounds ). Reliance electric manufacturing has one that is good for up to 7.5 hp for under 100.00 , put 250 to 300 mfd in the start system and attach a 3 to 5 hp motor for slave .

george

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fixerman59

10-29-2002 20:01:41

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Re: 3 phase to single phase question in reply to Bill, 10-29-2002 12:40:29

I bought a book on ebay titled how to run three-phase motors on single-phase power and vatom is right and you have three way of doing it for all most next to nothing look for ohojim on ebay or jclary@socal.rr.com he will have the book i think i pay $6.oo or so for it good luck

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BIG WOOD

10-29-2002 18:37:01

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Re: 3 phase to single phase question in reply to Bill, 10-29-2002 12:40:29

Just go to motor shop and purchase a new or recon 1 phase motor save a bunch of headache and pain in the a$$ problems! I happen to be an electrical contractor by trade and deal with this every day.

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phase converter

10-29-2002 18:10:53

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Re: 3 phase to single phase question in reply to Bill, 10-29-2002 12:40:29

I bought a phase converter,just a little box,
from Wholesale Tool in Michigan it will run up to I think 5 HP and didn't cost that much maybe $150.00 It works fine.

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Thanks for the info everyone!

10-29-2002 16:49:00

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Re: 3 phase to single phase question in reply to Bill, 10-29-2002 12:40:29

I don't think I'm gonna even bother with the lift at all, I don't want to take any chances. Of course, unless he wants to give it away, LOL!

Thanks again,
Bill

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Big D

10-29-2002 16:26:40

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Re: 3 phase to single phase question in reply to Bill, 10-29-2002 12:40:29

As the old saying GOES DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME.
Yes you can get the phase converter for a small fee but the cost difference is small to put a single phase motor on the lift.
We have and still use the converters in our shop to this day. Who ever told you that the converter would change single phase into 3-phase is going to kill you. It only makes up the third leg that is needed in making three phase.This is safe but not as safe as changing the motor.
Hope this helps .

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8N?9N?

10-29-2002 15:45:19

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Re: 3 phase to single phase question in reply to Bill, 10-29-2002 12:40:29

Bill the little box the man was talking about was an inverter to change 220 single phase to 220 3 phase. Probably would be cheaper just to change the electric motor on the lift depending on the hp. Let me know what hp is on the lift and maybe i can find some prices for you.

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8N?9N?

10-29-2002 15:42:21

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Bill

10-29-2002 13:47:54

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Re: 3 phase to single phase question in reply to Bill, 10-29-2002 12:40:29

Well I scrolled down and I noticed that there was a similiar question asked. I still don't really understand it though. What I was inquiring about is a lift that I was looking to buy and it was a 3 phase motor and the guy said you only need a little box in order to use it with 220 volt, this just didn't seem right. Seems like it could cost more than the lift is worth.

Bill

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hoboNC

10-29-2002 15:49:06

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Re: Re: 3 phase to single phase question in reply to Bill , 10-29-2002 13:47:54

You can use a phase converter but they come at a big price. About $500 Are you are looking at 2 to $300 for a new motor. Their are ways to get by with out a phase converter but I would not try this on a lift motor.

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VaTom

10-29-2002 17:25:00

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Re: Re: Re: 3 phase to single phase question in reply to hoboNC, 10-29-2002 15:49:06

As a 20 year phase converter user, I advise that a $25 expenditure will do it. After testing a commercial $700 rotary converter I found out what the difference between it and my homemade one was. The capacitors to start the motor, which I didn't buy, and using an old motor for conversion rather than buying a new one.

Not much here and no reason to spend a lot of money. My increased operation cost is 30 cents/hr and a slight decrease in power. Immensely cheaper than replacing motors in all my machinery.

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JRN

11-04-2002 10:22:08

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Re: Re: Re: Re: 3 phase to single phase question in reply to VaTom, 10-29-2002 17:25:00

Try this forum and see they can answer your questions. Good group of guys.

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