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Hi Braeden,
Go in with eyes wide open! ...although it sounds like you already understand that and are doing your homework.
It was touched on above, but powering it is the other big thing next to condition.
What voltage does the existing motor use?
Is it 3-phase?
What size is it? (HP)
Do you have 220V available?
If you need to replace the motor, that could be another big expense.
Also finding a VFD big enough to run it from 220V could be expensive.
I see 220V single phase in, to 220V 3-phase out, 3HP VFD's on ebay starting at a couple hundred dollars; but 5HP ones for around $500.
Of course there are cheaper brands too.
Just some more things to think about.
I personally would love to have a machine that big and old..... if in reasonable condition.
Brian
Go in with eyes wide open! ...although it sounds like you already understand that and are doing your homework.
It was touched on above, but powering it is the other big thing next to condition.
What voltage does the existing motor use?
Is it 3-phase?
What size is it? (HP)
Do you have 220V available?
If you need to replace the motor, that could be another big expense.
Also finding a VFD big enough to run it from 220V could be expensive.
I see 220V single phase in, to 220V 3-phase out, 3HP VFD's on ebay starting at a couple hundred dollars; but 5HP ones for around $500.
Of course there are cheaper brands too.
Just some more things to think about.
I personally would love to have a machine that big and old..... if in reasonable condition.
Brian
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