Got some bad news from the electric motor shop that has my 1hp bridgeport motor. I wanted them to check the motor out ( as I bought the machine not running) and switch it over to 220v 3 phase so I could buy a VFD.
They said at some time the motor had been rewound to 460 volts so I cannot use it.
I have another motor. It is a 1.5 hp 220v 3 phase that came of large industrial exhaust fan. The motor is a Dayton. It is new .the RPM is right it is 1720. It is an explosion proof type motor used where there are fumes etc. The shaft is 7/8" and is long enough to use if I make a bracket and bore the pulley which is not a problem.
If I adapt this motor to the machine can use a VFD to reverse and control it ? My only other option seems to be to put on a 220v 1phase motor. This motor off the exhaust fan looks too good to pass up if it will work.Any one have any advice ?
They said at some time the motor had been rewound to 460 volts so I cannot use it.
I have another motor. It is a 1.5 hp 220v 3 phase that came of large industrial exhaust fan. The motor is a Dayton. It is new .the RPM is right it is 1720. It is an explosion proof type motor used where there are fumes etc. The shaft is 7/8" and is long enough to use if I make a bracket and bore the pulley which is not a problem.
If I adapt this motor to the machine can use a VFD to reverse and control it ? My only other option seems to be to put on a 220v 1phase motor. This motor off the exhaust fan looks too good to pass up if it will work.Any one have any advice ?