I am looking at getting a static 3 phase converter. Mainly using it to run a lathe or milling machine.
I have found a good deal on a PHASE-A-MATIC PAM-1200HD converter.
The question I have is why do they list a minimum and maximum HP for the motors??? The 1200 HD is rated a 8-12 HP converter. The maximum is easy to understand but the minimum is not. I would think you would not harm it using a larger converter even if it is on a smaller motor. An example would be a 4 HP one.
I have used a rotary converter but not a static one.
I may still go to a rotary converter as I might buy a 3 phase plasma cutter. I have been told it you are using some thing that has a transformer load you need to sue a rotary not a static converter.
I have found a good deal on a PHASE-A-MATIC PAM-1200HD converter.
The question I have is why do they list a minimum and maximum HP for the motors??? The 1200 HD is rated a 8-12 HP converter. The maximum is easy to understand but the minimum is not. I would think you would not harm it using a larger converter even if it is on a smaller motor. An example would be a 4 HP one.
I have used a rotary converter but not a static one.
I may still go to a rotary converter as I might buy a 3 phase plasma cutter. I have been told it you are using some thing that has a transformer load you need to sue a rotary not a static converter.