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Leo Lichtman
 
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Default Plugging 2 HP motor into a 1 HP VFD


"Ignoramus27812" wrote: (clip) I am asking if it can be used to drive light
loads, but powered by a higher rated motor.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
A motor draws only enough electrical power to drive the load and overcome
internal losses. As long as these do not combine to overload the VFD, you
should have no trouble. IOW, it's okay.