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PipesandStuff	16/09/2021 15:47:37
20 forum posts 8 photos	Hello I have just bought a swedish clone of the South Bend 9 lathe and it came with the original 0.5hp 3 phase motor. I have the correct capacitor and runs ok, but will this ruin or burn out the motor? Should I just buy a single phase motor?
Ian Parkin	16/09/2021 16:03:41
1174 forum posts 303 photos	Or buy a vfd ?
noel shelley	16/09/2021 16:24:54
2308 forum posts 33 photos	Hi Tonny, IF it runs ok using a capacitor for phase shift , keep an eye on the temperature when using it. So long as it does not get to hot you should be OK. If the motor does burn out you can always get a single phase motor, ,75hp or even 1 hp if there is room, there are plenty of secondhand ones about. Good luck Noel
larry phelan 1	16/09/2021 16:29:45
1346 forum posts 15 photos	If it runs OK, what,s the problem ? Let sleeping dogs lie.
John Haine	16/09/2021 17:51:57
5563 forum posts 322 photos	If you are thinking of buying a single phase motor then just buy a VFD instead. Probably cheaper and better than a new motor.
PipesandStuff	16/09/2021 18:25:05
20 forum posts 8 photos	Yes I was thinking of buying a single phase motor. How reliable are these VFD? I dont have alot of trust in electronics and if it breaks down, I am not able to fix it.
Oldiron	16/09/2021 19:25:58
1193 forum posts 59 photos	Posted by Tonny Andre on 16/09/2021 18:25:05: Yes I was thinking of buying a single phase motor. How reliable are these VFD? I dont have alot of trust in electronics and if it breaks down, I am not able to fix it. I bought some cheap VFD's and they have been fautless for several years. Dont forget the motor needs to be dual voltage ie 230/415 wired Delta to work properly on a VFD regards Edited By Oldiron on 16/09/2021 19:27:19
PipesandStuff	17/09/2021 10:24:48
20 forum posts 8 photos	Thanks chaps for the replys. Will give some thought on that VFD thing.

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