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Re: 3 phase power

To: Epetrevich@relavis.com
Subject: Re: 3 phase power
From: Susan and John Roper <vscjohn@huntnet.net>
Date: Thu, 28 Dec 2000 16:24:33 -0600
I'm running a 3 phase lathe with a converter built by the previous owner.  The
converter is a 3 phase motor with a device that starts it.  If you have the
motor should not be hard to build.  If wanated i'll try to dig up details.
John

Epetrevich@relavis.com wrote:

> Well, Christmas came a little early around here.  My buddy's plant closed
> it's doors and him and I picked up some REAL heavy duty equipment.
> However, most of it is 3 phase power.
>
> My question, what is the best way to convert to 3 phase.  Neither of us do
> enough to have the service brought to the house.
> There are lots of converters out there, but they seem REAL expensive.
>
> So, does anyone have any plans on how to make these things?  Anyone have a
> source for converters at a good price?
>
> I remember seeing a bunch of talk here about 2 years ago on this, but I
> can't find the information now (and maybe someone has some updates on it)
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Inch
>
> MailTo:epetrevich@relavis.com

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