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chris j	23/09/2012 20:05:34
338 forum posts 17 photos	I'm looking at a Myford 254 Plus that requires a 3 phase supply and I don't have one sadly. I believe it is currently fitted with a 2hp - 3 phase motor. What would the panel suggest I do, inverter or new motor ? Anyone got an idea of cost
blowlamp	23/09/2012 20:46:17
1885 forum posts 111 photos	Inverter, without a doubt. Martin.
Stub Mandrel	23/09/2012 20:54:29
4318 forum posts 291 photos 1 articles	From what I can see motor cost ~= inverter costs. If its a nice motor, get the inverter and all the advantages it brings rather than 'downgrade' to single phase. Neil
_Paul_	23/09/2012 21:27:57
543 forum posts 31 photos	Another option might be to run the 3 phase motor using a couple of capacitors, one to start one to run should give you about 60-80% of its full power. Or if youre feeling really adventurous you could follow what I and many others have done and build a Phase convertor either Static or Rotary. There are some good books in the Workshop Practice series on the subject. Regards Paul
chris j	23/09/2012 22:46:46
338 forum posts 17 photos	Paul Thanks for the relpy but I can't make more things !! My wife asked me today, so what are you making. I told her I was making little tools to help me make other things later. I got one of those looks

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