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OK so I am in a position to get a 3ph mill with 3hp motor... but I have residential wiring (max 220v single ph 20 amp circuit)...
Mill is good price, low mileage (only driven to church on Sundays- or was that sunny days? HA!) and in decent condition...
So my questions are:
1- Do I invest in the rotary phase converter (And how loud are they)
2- What are the pros/cons of the 3ph starters that convert after starting to single phase?
I will be doing aluminum and stainless with brass/bronze mixed in- Im a hobby jobber for now so nothing ultra industrial is needed.
Gotta convince myself I can DO this before I toss the $$$ and drag home a beautiful piece of machinery that is- well, a doorstop. (And along the way- my wife is all for it if the price is right for the solution as well so SWMBO is on-board!)
Thanks in advance and I hope everyone had a great and jolly Fourth! For all who have served to protect my rights- I SALUTE YOU!
Kerri
Mill is good price, low mileage (only driven to church on Sundays- or was that sunny days? HA!) and in decent condition...
So my questions are:
1- Do I invest in the rotary phase converter (And how loud are they)
2- What are the pros/cons of the 3ph starters that convert after starting to single phase?
I will be doing aluminum and stainless with brass/bronze mixed in- Im a hobby jobber for now so nothing ultra industrial is needed.
Gotta convince myself I can DO this before I toss the $$$ and drag home a beautiful piece of machinery that is- well, a doorstop. (And along the way- my wife is all for it if the price is right for the solution as well so SWMBO is on-board!)
Thanks in advance and I hope everyone had a great and jolly Fourth! For all who have served to protect my rights- I SALUTE YOU!
Kerri