Wizard9999 wrote:So, real dumb question, how easy is it to get a three phase converted? Is it as simple as having an inverter of the correct size for the size of the motor?
Well sort of but there are wiring and control issues to sort out and it usually needs to be the right type of motor (dual voltage) but I have workrounds for single voltage motors.
Wizard9999 wrote:Please remember I know nothing about electrics and have specifically not asked how I would do it, because I couldn't, rather how easy it is for a person who knows what they are doing to do it. So no need for technical detail, high level answers only required.
Yes it is doddle if you know what you are doing
Wizard9999 wrote:If it is relatively easy, any indication of cost to have it done would also be helpful.
Paying commercially to have it is not likely to be an economic but you do have a friend who can do it. Costs depend on how cheaply I can get a used inverter suited to the task. It will nearly always be cheaper than changing the motor. Also motor changes can lead to a whole host of mechanical issues which will need engineering expertise (oh bu88er, I can sort those out too!)
Wizard9999 wrote:Many thanks in advance,
Terry.
PM me with details including a photo of the motor plate nice and sharp so I can read all the numbers.
You could also read the document linked to in the footer of all my messages.
Skim read it setting aside any "can't understand - won't understand" feelings
Bob