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- Aug 24, 2013
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It doesn't take 3hp to run an unloaded motor.
You Sir are very correct.
My point is why pay to have any motor run besides the one that runs the machine you are using. Just money down a rat hole. Any money saved by installing RPC equipment for low HP applications is quickly spent in power bills. Besides the maintenance, noise, and upkeep factor.
A VFD will cure the problem and they are following the path of all electronics, and getting less expensive all the time.
I tried the Phase Adder option when I was first starting to save $120 on a drill installation. Out of frustration I quickly replaced it with a VFD.
Get this part. After having troubles the manufacturer could not understand, explain, or fix, I said I wanted to return it. His answer "WE DON'T ACCEPT RETURNS ON USED ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS". Protects himself pretty well doesn't he? To protect myself and others from further temptation I threw it in the s$$$ can.