I have a nice Baldor 5hp 3ph 230V motor That I really don't want to use a static or Rotary convertor on. Trouble is I cannot seem to find a single phase input to 3ph output VFD that is available for a 5hp motor...(Without it costing a kidney).
I have found lots of good used units for pretty decent prices on Fleabay..but they are ALL 3ph input! Question is can I still input single ph into these? Some have responded to me when asked that you can , BUT it derates the motor? Really? Truth or BS?
Here is one of the listings I was entertaining to buy for my application:
5 HP 3PH 23 V VFD Teco Westinghouse Variable Frequency Drive N3 2 5 C | eBay
I have found lots of good used units for pretty decent prices on Fleabay..but they are ALL 3ph input! Question is can I still input single ph into these? Some have responded to me when asked that you can , BUT it derates the motor? Really? Truth or BS?
Here is one of the listings I was entertaining to buy for my application:
5 HP 3PH 23 V VFD Teco Westinghouse Variable Frequency Drive N3 2 5 C | eBay