"Did you note opera's comment? You can use a motor to make adequate 3PH power that would allow you leave the balancer alone."
Caught that. In other words a stand alone additional motor, right? I think that I'll just invest in a single phase motor in the 3-5 HP range (for the pucker factor) and...
I think I'll go the replacement single phase motor route then.
Do ya'll think 2 HP is big enough?
Is bigger O.K. (3-5 HP) if I can find a "deal" and keep the physical frame size similar to the 7.5 HP motor currently installed?
I think that the onboard "switch" may contain overload protection...
Thanks guys. I'll try and respond to some of your points thus far...
"I'm not a big fan of static phase converters when you get over 1 hp. That looks like a pretty small motor for 7.5 HP"
She's 7.5 per name plate data! FWIW, I've been using a Static Phase Converter (Heavy Duty from MSC) on my...
Brand new "Gear Head" here, who is only semi-smart on electrical issues and needing guidance.
I have a Stewart Warner (Alemite Div) STROBE WHEEL BALANCER that is currently wired for 220 3Ph. I only have SINGLE phase 220V available in my shop. The unit consists of a roll around cart with a 7.5...
