Help on step pulley mill converted to variable speed

[pracydna]

I just purchased a Jet JVM-836-1 (the single phase version). However, the school decided to change their machines to 3-phase and a VFD for variable speed, assuming to bypass the step pulley process. It's a 1.5hp 3-phase Baldor super motor wired for high voltage. Can I plug this into an already existing 20amp socket and get the juice I need to run it properly, or should I run a 30amp outlet over there? The other thing is, the mill doesn't seem powerful at all, most likely due to the belt on the pulley being a tad too long so it's going from the second step on the quill to the 1st step on the motor (little angled). Would this play a huge part in why it doesn't seem very strong? Sorry for the long 2 questions, I just want to get this thing running. Appreciate in advance any and all help!

 

[rons]

A Jet single phase version with a 1.5Hp 3 phase motor wired for high voltage with the drive belt askew?

You need the 20 or 30 amp outlet to drive what? A RPC or VFD?
Is high voltage on the motor 460 V?

Report motor plate numbers.
Get the right length drive belt.

 

[dalmatiangirl61]

Can I plug this into an already existing 20amp socket and get the juice I need to run it properly, or should I run a 30amp outlet over there?

Is that socket 110v? 220v 1ph? 220v 3ph? And if its wired for 480v you need to change that.

 

[memphisjed]

add In, get the proper belt. Vfd is great for speed control, the step pulleys are for roughing out torque needed.