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[Jd87]

Where is the cheapest place to buy a Vfd? I don't need anything fancy just need to run a one pony, three phase motor on my Logan I am restoring.

 

[JimDawson]

Well if you want to go cheap, Ebay is a good source.

 

[kd4gij]

If you need the motor also then try here. You pretty much get the motor free.

http://dealerselectric.com/motor_drive_packages.asp

 

[Jd87]

Thanks guys. Well I don't need a motor but that is a good deal. I have another dumb question. Do I still need a on and off switch or does the vfd take care of that too? I think I settled on a teco MODEL #: JNEV-201-H1. Will this play nice with my motor? Here is a picture of the vfd and motor.

 

[4GSR]

Start-stop-reverse can be handled right there on the vfd. You can also wire up a separate hand held control box with a on off switch and a pot for variable speed if you like, too.

 

[JimDawson]

You will also need a disconnect or plug between the wall and the VFD. The VFD will be hard wired direct to the motor.

 

[Heavycrimp]

Automation Direct has pretty good deals and they are in the US, so you can call them up with questions. The link below is for a 230v single phase input, 1 hp drive. They also sell drives with 120V input at about a 40-50 buck premium of fhp sizes. Link:
http://www.automationdirect.com/adc...l)/GS1_Drive_Units_(120_-z-_230_VAC)/GS1-21P0