Re: Converter Trouble

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, Ron Kline <godsone@e...> wrote:

> PS. I think they over state the size of idler motor needed , I run a
> shop with ,1 mill 3 hp , 1 lathe 1 hp , 1 surface grinder 1 hp , 1

tool

> and cutter grinder 1 hp, and there have been times when all were

running

> at the same time , and my 3 phase generator motor is only a 2 hp. OLD
> large frame motor.

Hi,

If I remember correctly, the idler motor only has to be as large or
larger than the first motor you are starting. After that every motor
running on the circuit helps start a new motor, so they effectively
keep adding to the "idler motor" size.

Irby