julianf
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Ive read posts in the past where people discuss the difficulties in converting 3ph wadkin thicknessers to 1ph, due to the dual motors.
The unit has one motor for the cutters, and one for the feed.
The parts manual is here -
which shows some detail on at least one of the motors.
I know virtually nothing more about this, and most of the posts ive read have been old and, generally, without conclusion.
So my question is -
If i were to obtain a 3ph wadkin now, with twin motors, is there a good (tested) pathway to running the machine on a 1ph supply? (do the motor wiring diagrams in the manual linked to above give any insight?)
Im guessing twin inverters, but i gather not all motors can easily be run off inverters, which is probably the bulk of my question?
The cost of inverters is not what it used to be, so any indication on costing to do the job properly / reliably?
Thank you.
The unit has one motor for the cutters, and one for the feed.
The parts manual is here -
which shows some detail on at least one of the motors.
I know virtually nothing more about this, and most of the posts ive read have been old and, generally, without conclusion.
So my question is -
If i were to obtain a 3ph wadkin now, with twin motors, is there a good (tested) pathway to running the machine on a 1ph supply? (do the motor wiring diagrams in the manual linked to above give any insight?)
Im guessing twin inverters, but i gather not all motors can easily be run off inverters, which is probably the bulk of my question?
The cost of inverters is not what it used to be, so any indication on costing to do the job properly / reliably?
Thank you.