This is what I came across on ebay today...https://www.ebay.com/itm/TOP-7-5KW-220V-10HP-34A-VFD-VARIABLE-FREQUENCY-DRIVE-INVERTER-CE-QUALITY/163048112957?epid=8031751964&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&hash=item25f66cc33d:g:iWYAAOSwTKha-ko3&enc=AQAEAAACQBPxNw%2BVj6nta7CKEs3N0qWu8m%2BU0VOZcMruc55zFyL5JUHWpFx3N4TnaDmX27AkCCTh39WB%2FT5GMWk5Sj%2Fl5Gi34j7QdssymYNWyeKwswjV34I3IyKFVo1gmtEwU%2BqbbG15hp%2FSDQdSCD940jnO%2F6NfqTo8lJc%2Fn%2BXnGC9sJatHCGkwKBUV5pPnVHZaMEQA7SKciCfibAzgBKd1j5vzXBAgJzi%2FkoNf7GX56MoR3Cx0t%2FH05J8hyfKb3L2keldibM2YimPdtHx6sYbRy3mYACfb6Fthub9O95d%2FaYMQYxSgmiRPnTAzndb2Wyfs69W80QIm8HMo6p7aa2QtkNcxpIzspZ99RlWLgxuj3hqW1i%2B5PP3NTkBFkKAvbl87qmgzgme1gljj9PMHKXFk6AezCuFgTBDUnVTSHCZ9Jll4pGxvXX6omHPhPSWPAQvlrbNQGunmH%2BNS3SNC9Fz4xWGvN4FzG0y1BYy0ABwdlqvQPdpRQ8zyBrg%2B0wnfxKxY00lcNmcwI0jCIJk1ArmPxJhbjmiRJZm5YhQWx5bv%2FgxQ5NULWGA0NCAlGAXYXO%2By3Xgzal%2FfUD63jINxC11ZCjOE7rPTa07mFj4FElleoG4bMAf199NCNH43Jdt%2Fu1YQWlz9YRSmTpbbpQT5LdkHmnjR1q1WxRPvEuIOtztOGF2NkHMRM8nMBXxJTc08AVJvw%2F%2FPAGXddtkNOsmW1Wz8MUu1rNhg3b5BMJsEDrdjCw705vCxhqObKzZFhKZj%2FOVsfBhYgQ%3D%3D&checksum=16304811295787b904232e2647e8850e31e0224f167e&enc=AQAEAAACQBPxNw%2BVj6nta7CKEs3N0qWu8m%2BU0VOZcMruc55zFyL5JUHWpFx3N4TnaDmX27AkCCTh39WB%2FT5GMWk5Sj%2Fl5Gi34j7QdssymYNWyeKwswjV34I3IyKFVo1gmtEwU%2BqbbG15hp%2FSDQdSCD940jnO%2F6NfqTo8lJc%2Fn%2BXnGC9sJatHCGkwKBUV5pPnVHZaMEQA7SKciCfibAzgBKd1j5vzXBAgJzi%2FkoNf7GX56MoR3Cx0t%2FH05J8hyfKb3L2keldibM2YimPdtHx6sYbRy3mYACfb6Fthub9O95d%2FaYMQYxSgmiRPnTAzndb2Wyfs69W80QIm8HMo6p7aa2QtkNcxpIzspZ99RlWLgxuj3hqW1i%2B5PP3NTkBFkKAvbl87qmgzgme1gljj9PMHKXFk6AezCuFgTBDUnVTSHCZ9Jll4pGxvXX6omHPhPSWPAQvlrbNQGunmH%2BNS3SNC9Fz4xWGvN4FzG0y1BYy0ABwdlqvQPdpRQ8zyBrg%2B0wnfxKxY00lcNmcwI0jCIJk1ArmPxJhbjmiRJZm5YhQWx5bv%2FgxQ5NULWGA0NCAlGAXYXO%2By3Xgzal%2FfUD63jINxC11ZCjOE7rPTa07mFj4FElleoG4bMAf199NCNH43Jdt%2Fu1YQWlz9YRSmTpbbpQT5LdkHmnjR1q1WxRPvEuIOtztOGF2NkHMRM8nMBXxJTc08AVJvw%2F%2FPAGXddtkNOsmW1Wz8MUu1rNhg3b5BMJsEDrdjCw705vCxhqObKzZFhKZj%2FOVsfBhYgQ%3D%3D&checksum=16304811295787b904232e2647e8850e31e0224f167eFirst off, there are only two VFDs that are single phase input rated to operate a 5Hp motor, they both run around $500-600. Otherwise you would need either a 7.5 or 10 Hp and derate it for single phase input.
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What type of load is the 5Hp motor operating, things like compressors are very hard loads for a VFD and you would need to go to the next size up. The eBay generic VFD models have a high DOA, I have seen up to 25% quoted so purchase form a US vendor and they do not last long with high loads. The HY might be slightly better than the generic offshore copies of that brand. I would get a 7.5 or 10 Hp model and derate it for single phase use at 5 Hp.
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You might look at gohz, they seem to be importing the HY VFDs and putting their own labeling. The versions with the speed pot knob may have braking circuitry and a few other features. They recommend going to the next size up for difficult loads which doubles the price. They are in the US and you have some support and warranty.
5 hp VFD, 1 phase to 3 phase VFD
Cheap price 5hp variable frequency drive, single phase to three phase VFD, 208V-240V, 17amps, RS485 enabled, manufacturer direct sale.www.gohz.com7.5 hp VFD, Single Phase to Three Phase VFD
Customize 7.5 hp VFD with single phase input to three phase output, use it as a phase converter for single phase power supply to vary three phase motor speed.www.gohz.com
The older VFDs may have been well built but if sitting for any length of time the capacitors will blow when powered up, you have no recourse if they fail.