Just one data point, but my Rong-Fu knock off will trip a 20 amp breaker if I try to run it at it's highest speed.Thanks for this - I've only got 115V in my garage shop right now, and while there's a 'plan' afoot with my wife to get an electrician in for some other work (and to concurrently look at 220 for the shop) that's not happened yet, and won't for a while, and I have a project for which I need my mill up and running soon.
No, VFD won't work on this motor. You, like me have an AC motor or alternating current. VFD's work on DC motors. The only difference the 110 vs 220 volt makes is how many amps it draws. Wiring it for 220 cuts the amp draw in half. (Nowadays I think it's more correct to say 120 and 240 volts, but it's still the same)Hi, I also have an RF-31 that I got about 6 months ago and have been setting it up and getting things I need. I had some of the same question that you have had, and thanks to you got them answered except one. I hate changing the speeds on this machine!!! which I'm sure most people do.
I am not that good electrically, but can wire a 220v at the RF and circuit box if necessary, if I have to. and will get a 1 to 1 ratio pulley if that is correct. or whatever you all suggest?
My question is, if I wire it for 220v does that mean I can get VFD for this motor? and if so, could someone help me or tell me what to get for this process? Thanks, Jay