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"oldjag" wrote in message
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JB wrote:
Hi Guys,

I am going to make a rotary phase converter and would like to know if
anyone
can tell me of a good source for used 3 phase motors. I live in
Middletown,
NJ. I am looking for a 7.5 hp motor.

Many thanks for the help.

Joe...


I would check with LB Metals in Fleetwood Pa.,610-921-8848. They have
a large, actually huge number of used 3 phase motors. Basicly they are
a scrap yard/metal dealer. Try to find one that has been stored under
cover. They typically get $10/hp for used motors. Shipping on an ebay
motor might be more than the gas to drive there from NJ. They are open
on Saturday till noon. Probably won't be much help on the phone since
they don't exactly have an accurate inventory. Try to not buy a High
effciency motor, apparently they run too hot when used as a phase
converter. I got a 15 hp there two years ago for a converter and it's
working fine. Starts the 10hp leblond lathe in my home shop. They
also have two stores in Reading PA., I found some the capacitors I
needed for the converter in the reading store. Another possible source
for you might be Joseph Fazio Steel in Glassboro NJ., closer but not
near as many used motors.