Re: Single phase mains

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@egroups.com, Bill Darby <ddarby@s...> wrote:

> I had a chance to speak with a fellow who says:
>
> "we do have a mistsabishi drive 3 phase that would do the trick if

you had a

> phase converter to get the 3 phase needed to run the drive it is

rated at

> 10 hp. we have 2 of these units they dont have controllers on them

but the

> controllers are avilable for $65.00 from any drive dealer these

units are

> used and i could let you have one for $200.00 plus shipping would

be

> $222.50"
>
> My question is, could this unit be connected to single phase mains

and drive my 5 horse mill? And or,,, are there specific questions
that I should ask this fellow in order to make a judgment.

Bill,
Any model numbers or serial type. I can ask our dealer, should be
able to get spec sheets if recent model,

John Stevenson
Nottingham , England

>
>
> Bill Darby
>
>
> Bill Darby wrote:
>
> > Thanks Jerry. I'm glad you got back to me. I was wondering if I

was loosing it.

> >
> > Thanks Darrell. I had heard that from a dealer, but I hadn't

much faith in what he was saying. Long story but bottom line is that
he wanted $1058 for a 7 hp inverter. I thought it was a little to

> > rich for my blood.
> >
> > Thanks Jon. What can I say. Just an excellent post.
> >
> > I will have a chat with the people that Jerry suggested, to see

if their 7 horse inverter will drive my five horse motor from single
phase and if they have any poop on connecting to my Anilam

> > controller. $693 with free shipping seems pretty good.
> >
> > Thanks all ..... Bill Darby