Howdy,
I recently picked up a Clausing 12x36 built in 1954. It has a 3 ph 3/4 hp motor running 1800 RPM.
I see a couple of options to get the lathe up and running in my house. I have a 200 amp subpanel set up for my HVAC. HVAC is only using 70 amps, so I can add a couple more breakers for machinery. I just need to add the breakers and run wire to the "machine shop room." So this leaves me with option to run 220 or 110 or both.
1) Use a VFD to convert single phase house power to 3 phase for the motor. If I go this route, better to get a 1HP VFD with 110 or 220 input?
2) Replace the motor with a single phase motor like this Shop Tools and Machinery at Grizzly.com and wire it for 110 or 220.
I am thinking no matter what I do, wiring the shop for 220 would be best because that would decreased the amp draw on the subpanel and leave more room for other machines if needed.
I recently picked up a Clausing 12x36 built in 1954. It has a 3 ph 3/4 hp motor running 1800 RPM.
I see a couple of options to get the lathe up and running in my house. I have a 200 amp subpanel set up for my HVAC. HVAC is only using 70 amps, so I can add a couple more breakers for machinery. I just need to add the breakers and run wire to the "machine shop room." So this leaves me with option to run 220 or 110 or both.
1) Use a VFD to convert single phase house power to 3 phase for the motor. If I go this route, better to get a 1HP VFD with 110 or 220 input?
2) Replace the motor with a single phase motor like this Shop Tools and Machinery at Grizzly.com and wire it for 110 or 220.
I am thinking no matter what I do, wiring the shop for 220 would be best because that would decreased the amp draw on the subpanel and leave more room for other machines if needed.
