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Re: Phase Perfect Simple


 

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Hi Paul,

I agree with Brian. I have the older unit which definitely is over designed.?Talk to someone higher up at PP.

Meanwhile to prepare yourself, add up the KW of all 3 motors and convert to HP (multiply by 1.34).

Looks like you are a business. If your usage of this machine is high I would further multiply the number by 1.1 minimum (1.2 even better). If this number is 7.5HP or less, in general, you should be fine. The multiplier (1.1 or 1.2) will increase the life of the unit by not running it at limit and at higher temps. If the shop has A/C set to 70F that is a big plus and you can use the lower multiplier. If they still suggest the enterprise unit ask them why 10% or 20% margin is not sufficient.

If you are a hobbyist or the machine usage is low, in general, you should be able to use the 7.5 HP unit with a 7.5 HP load.

They may be concerned about in-rush current. Scoring and PF will be turned on after the saw is already on, so the in-rush current will not be simultaneous. PP models have a decent spec for handling the in-rush current.

Do let them know if the shop has AC. My shop can get to 90F on worst days and the 20F delta is significant.

HTH,

Imran Malik

On Jul 19, 2024, at 2:52?PM, Paul.H.Denison via groups.io <Paul.H.Denison@...> wrote:

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Hi All,
I need to replace the 3P rotary converter that runs my BF7-41 combination saw/sharper/plainer/jointer. The plate lists it at 4Kw and 14.5A. I have been planning on purchasing the 7.5HP 26A Phase Perfect Simple but the PP sales rep just told me that the 'Simple' line it is not rated to run two motors at the same time. I will be running a scoring blade with the saw and the power feed with the saw and sharper. If I jump up to their enterprise line I'm look at spending an additional 2K+.

Its hard for me to believe that a PhasePerfect Simple would not be able to sufficiently run a machine that was built in 1999 as long as it sits comfortably within the load rating.

Anyone have any personal experience with this?

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P?aul Denison | Porchlight Woodworks
Chimacum, WA

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