3 phase grinder vfd

MAKEITOUTOFWOOD

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I have the opportunity to pick up this stout grinder local for $100. I want to run it with a vfd. Here’s the catch. I don’t want to spend a lot on the vfd. It’s a 1/3 hp motor. Can anyone recommend a cheap vfd to power it?
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Cheers,Mike
 
Hello Mike,

Why not do the capacitor trick and run it from single phase, much cheaper than a VFD, and you don't need to be able to control the speed on a grinder. About 12 to 20 uf should do it.
 
Might look at the Teco L510, inexpensive ($125) and available with either 120V or 230V single phase input. They are easy to setup, I would go with the 1 Hp model, you can use it on other equipment at a later point. You will need a sealed enclosure, I recommend steel to dissipate the heat. Many people use the KBDA-24D on grinders which are sealed and fanless, but 2X the price of the Teco.
https://dealerselectric.com/L510-101-H1-N.asp
https://dealerselectric.com/L510-201-H1-N.asp
 
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