henri
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- Oct 22, 2006
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Hello,
Recently obtained 1954 unit with MG setup.
After moving it into suitable quarters I was confronted with supplying it with correct power.
I initially used a RPC rated at 5HP connected to a 20 amps circuit.
It ran the MG unit. After a few minutes, I rotated the speed knob and watched the spindle turn. But as I increased the speed the 20 amp breaker tripped.
I moved a 8HP RPC from another location and this one had a thirty amps set up.
I plugged this one into a thirty amp inlet run by a thirty amps breaker.
After cranking the RPC I pushed the green starter button only to be given as a result sparking and flickering at the reset red button at the back of the headstock.
Is this because my RPC is incorrectly wired to the lathe.
Would be grateful for your comments.
Also, next to the red reset button, there is a black switch for which I have yet to figure out its purpose.
Henri
Recently obtained 1954 unit with MG setup.
After moving it into suitable quarters I was confronted with supplying it with correct power.
I initially used a RPC rated at 5HP connected to a 20 amps circuit.
It ran the MG unit. After a few minutes, I rotated the speed knob and watched the spindle turn. But as I increased the speed the 20 amp breaker tripped.
I moved a 8HP RPC from another location and this one had a thirty amps set up.
I plugged this one into a thirty amp inlet run by a thirty amps breaker.
After cranking the RPC I pushed the green starter button only to be given as a result sparking and flickering at the reset red button at the back of the headstock.
Is this because my RPC is incorrectly wired to the lathe.
Would be grateful for your comments.
Also, next to the red reset button, there is a black switch for which I have yet to figure out its purpose.
Henri
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