Robert Swinney wrote:
Chris sez:

" I would say that the RPC idler and load motors are in parallel in a

topological sense. However, the current flow within the windings of the
motors will be very different from what would be seen if the two motors
were connected in parallel across a three phase supply. I suspect that
this is the root of the disagreement here."


Well, how's that for getting at the crux of the biscuit, eh? Semantics are
us! You display a depth of understanding that goes way past most of the
arguments set forth in this thread.

Well, I had the benefit of reading all your posts before I wrote a
response! Thanks for the compliment.

I'm cleaning and painting the idler at the moment. Should be looking at
a first test run as soon as I've wound a new secondary to provide 240 V
- 415 V conversion.

Best wishes,

Chris