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Re: Phase converter ?


Rick Strom
 

Hi Bob:

In reading the posts about the phase converter, I would offer an
alternative. With today's technology, have you explored using a VFD,
Variable Frequency Drive? Like you, I am in the "process" of buying a new
machine, but plan on using a VFD instead of the phase converter. As long as
you do not exceed the kw rating of a drive, I am of the opinion you can get
a better system, performance, and speed out of a drive.

With prices coming down, space required, and the flexibility of a drive,
along with preset speed, accell, decel parameters, etc, AND FOR LESS MONEY,
I would seriously look at the VFD.

Rick Strom
Virginia Operation

-----Original Message-----
From: Bob Magnuson [mailto:bob.p.magnuson@...]
Sent: Tuesday, April 18, 2000 11:54 AM
To: felder-woodworking@...
Subject: [felder-woodworking] Re: Phase converter ?



Hi John. I would have e-mailed you on this but I figured you were
busy changing diapers by now. According to the seller is was used
for approx. 6 months. I guess I should call Kay Ind. and try to find
out about the extra characters in the model # the seller gave me.

Thanks,

Bob Magnuson

--- In felder-woodworking@..., "John Renzetti"
<j.renzetti@w...> wrote:
Hi Bob, The MA-1 is the one I have in my shop. It will handle up
to
the 4kw motors(approx5.5hp)and 15hp total. Kay actually derates
their
converters. One of our owners has the 5kw(7.5hp)AD7-51 hooked up to
the MA1. I've had the saw, powerfeed and the jointer/planer on at
the
same time with the MA1. Kay recommends a dedicated 40amp circuit
and
a quick disconnect with 30a time delay fuses.
The $500 price tag sounds pretty good considering they are
around
$1000-1100 new. How old is the one for sale.
Take care,
John Renzetti
Chadds Ford, PA
(still no new arrival-he's almost a week late)
--- In felder-woodworking@..., "Bob Magnuson"
<bob.p.magnuson@h...> wrote:
Well, this is my first post to this board. I am not yet the
proud
owner of a Felder. Probably a year or two down the road before
that
happens.

But in preparation for the big day I have been looking for a Kay
Ind.
Phasemaster phase converter. I have found a used one for
$500.00.
It is a model # MA1-21ST-200. Unfortunatly it is in Detroit and
I
am
in Minneapolis and of course cannot take a look at it. Does the
model number make sense regarding what Felder recommends?

Thanks in advance for any information that you can provide.

Bob Magnuson


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