Re: VFD and motor question

Yes, you will have to supply 230 VAC to the VFD say from an electric
clothes dryer or oven circuit.

Here's a link to som Hitachi drives that are economical. They offer
models that will work on single phase input up to 3 Hp. In your case
you would order part# L100-015NFU which will handle motors up to 2 Hp

http://web3.automationdirect.com/static/specs/hil100drive.pdf

You might also try AC Tech's SCF series drives.
http://www.actechdrives.com
I've used these in several applications and found them to work quite
well.

You would need a part# SF215Y which is for motors up to 1.5 Hp

Hope this helps.

> If I understand correctly, I can take a motor like this: http://cgi.
> ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?

ViewItem&category=26226&item=3837536121&rd=1

>
> and hook it to a VFD, and run it with complete spindle speed

control

> from my single phase house electric (I live in the US)?
>
> Thanks
> David