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When Would You Choose a Variable Frequency Drive?

Instructions, Knowledge / March 9, 2022 / Leave a Comment

A Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) is a great choice if you have a sigle motor that either needs 3 phase power or to be speed controlled. It is a cost effective choice for phase conversion if the motor will be controlled directly from the VFD rather than from buttons or a computer on your machine. Examples where a VFD is great option include a stand-alone pump or compressor, a saw that has simple on and off controlls, or a fan. It is not suitable to power both a motor and it’s on-board computer system. It is also not ideal when …

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How to Convert to 3 Phase Power?

Comparison, Instructions, Knowledge / March 9, 2022 / Leave a Comment

My machine needs 3 phase power We get calls daily from people who purchased a machine — it’s a really awesome machine — but it needs 3 phase power and their shop only has single phase. Most of the time, they didn’t realize they needed 3 phase until they went to hook up the machine and, well, couldn’t. They need 3 phase, but they don’t really know much about it. Before jumping in to buy the first option, they want to know a bit more about how to convert 1 phase to 3 phase supply make sure that what they …

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What Are Rotary Phase Converters and How Do They Work?

Benefits, Comparison, Knowledge / March 9, 2022 / Leave a Comment

Have you ever heard of phase converters before? Many people have never heard of these before, but they’re useful for providing electric power. Their main purpose is to supply power to 3-phase electrical equipment by drawing energy from two single-phase lines. In many areas, installing 3-phase electricity is too expensive or isn’t available. A phase converter lets you convert single-phase power into 3-phase power, and there are 3 types of converters: rotary, static, and digital rotary. We’ll be focusing on rotary phase converters in this article, so read on to learn more. What are Rotary Phase Converters? Rotary phase converters …

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Things You Need to Know about Phase Converters

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Many shop tools and machines run on three-phase energy, but the energy company only supplies single-phase energy! One problem that many new mechanics and shop owners run into is how to power all that equipment. There is a solution! A phase converter can transform that two-phase current into the three-phase energy that you need to power your shop. Do you need to purchase a phase converter for your business? Read on for all you need to know about phase converters and how to choose the right one for your needs. What Is a Phase Converter? First, let’s talk about phases.Most …

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What Is a Phase Converter?

Knowledge / March 7, 2022 / Leave a Comment

A phase converter is a device that produces three-phase electrical power from a single-phase source, thus allowing the operation of three-phase equipment at a site that only has single-phase electrical service. The first phase converters were invented nearly one hundred years ago.  These were static phase converters, and they have changed little since that time.  Over the years, other technologies have been employed as phase converters and hundreds of companies, large and small, manufacture phase converters. There are rotary phase converters, variable frequency drives (VFD) adapted as phase converters and the newest technology, digital phase converters.  This can make the …

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When Would You Choose a Digital Converter?

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Digital phase converters provide high-quality, perfectly balanced power. This is especially important if you have a CNC machine or a machine that requires the highest quality power. Benefits of Digital Converters Perfectly Balanced Power The power produced has a voltage that is balanced to within 2% of the other lines. This is a huge advantage of digital phase converters. Consistent power allows your machine to have consistent torque. If you have a machine with electronic parts, the balanced power helps ensure that the circuit boards have the power they need to communicate reliably. Low Standby Power Consumption The digital converter …

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Phase Converters: Running a Three-phase Pump on Single-phase

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Consider this scenario: You go to a flea market, and spot an electric motor that looks similar to the one on the wash-down pump in your barn that is starting to make noise. You know that a new motor would cost way more than what this guy is asking for his so-called slightly-used-but-not-abused motor, so you buy it. You get it home, and in the process of installing it, you find out that it is a three-phase motor, and you only have single-phase power on the farm. You call the utility company, and are told that it will be glad …

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How Does a Static Phase Converter Work?

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Static phase converters can help you in a great way to meet your power needs. Regardless if it is for residential or commercial purpose, it is best to explore all options to see if static phase converters work for you. So, how does a static phase converter work? In this article you will learn how static phase converters work, and why they may be beneficial to you. Why Use a Static Phase Converter? These converters are advanced. Their construction process ensures an improved performance, and have been verified for production success. These are industrialized as well. In addition, the static …

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How Do Phase Converters Work?

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Do you know how factories and homes in isolated areas get supplied with high electric power at a lesser cost? This is due to a device called phase converter, which converts power from a single-phase source into a three-phase power. This ScienceStruck post tells you all about the functioning of this device. Phase converters were invented in the later part of the 1900s. This machine converts power from a single-phase source to three-phase power. There are scenarios wherein applications need three-phase power; however, only a single-phase source exists. These converters are used in such cases to convert the power obtained …

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Digital Phase Converters

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There is a great variety of three-phase equipment that you can get your hands on! But what if you don’t have a 3-phase power supply? The costs of installing three-phase utility power are quite high and this is where phase converters come in. The type of converter to use generally should come down to what type of equipment you have and how you are planning to use it. Moderately to light loads that you are not planning to use up to their full HP potential could probably get away with Static Phase Converters (you can check out an article on …

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