What would happen if I did wire it up?
William S | 04/04/2021 20:30:48 |
![]() 80 forum posts 335 photos | Hello all, like the title says really, would the shown transwave converter run this motor?
I know the answers probably no it won’t work, as 0.37kw (minimum single motor) equates to 1/2hp so it is nowhere near 1/6hp. William |
Martin Cargill | 04/04/2021 20:40:49 |
203 forum posts | The fact that it refers to a "minimum SINGLE motor" probably means that you could run your motor alongside another motor to get around the problem. Try giving Transwave a call, from memory they are quite helpful people.
Martin |
old mart | 04/04/2021 21:14:54 |
4655 forum posts 304 photos | The label on the motor shows STAR connections, that may be important. |
not done it yet | 04/04/2021 22:26:50 |
7517 forum posts 20 photos | I don’t think it would destroy the motor - but don’t quote me! I expect it will not hold in the appropriate contactors within the converter. Martin is spot on - run it alongside a much larger motor while keeping within the specs of the converter. |
J Hancock | 05/04/2021 08:15:29 |
869 forum posts | Finally, a connection to an oft heard expression in engineering circles but I never knew it's origin. " That's a humdinger " , meaning really good. |
William S | 07/04/2021 19:07:25 |
![]() 80 forum posts 335 photos | Hello all Thanks for the info, I have got it running on your advice. I had thought that it was possible by running a higher hp motor. I just needed conformation!
Thanks again William |
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