DanLinsch
Aluminum
- Joined
- Jan 24, 2012
- Location
- Salem, Oregon
On my Dresser model 5000 air compressor I'm swapping out my single phase 220 volt 3 h.p. 1740 rpm motor to a 220 volt 3 phase 5 h.p. 1800 rpm motor using a VFD to control speed.
Are most of the newer contactors designed to handle both single and three phase power?
I'm only doing this because doing this will allow me to bump up the speed on the compressor to the maximum rated 770 rpm, even if only briefly as needed. I already have the 3 phase motor. (currently 5" motor drive and 18" driven compressor pulleys)
Thanks for your insight on this.
Dan
Are most of the newer contactors designed to handle both single and three phase power?
I'm only doing this because doing this will allow me to bump up the speed on the compressor to the maximum rated 770 rpm, even if only briefly as needed. I already have the 3 phase motor. (currently 5" motor drive and 18" driven compressor pulleys)
Thanks for your insight on this.
Dan
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