Hi Chip

I have to wonder where the rest of the dust collection system is and what
size motor you are talking about.

You won't be converting the motor to single phase.

As far as using the motor I have no idea as you have not indicated what
size it is nor its voltage rating. Its not beyond the range of
possibilities to have a 550V rated three phase motor even though the most
likely rating is 220/440.

If the given motor fits within a resonable set of parameters you may be
able to run the motor off a variable frequency drive (VFD). These are
literally getting cheaper every day, but a dust colector probally isn't
the best application for this technology. Once you have a variable
frequency drive you would be better off using the motor to drive a machine
where that feature would be usefull.

Thanks
dave


On Sat, 19 Jul 2003 12:13:06 +0000, chipsmith wrote:

I haven't a clue about motor phase but was wondering if there is a way I
can make use of a 3 phase motor in my shop. This will ,possibly, be for
a dust collector system. I have a 200 amp service in my home. Do I need
to convert the motor to single phase??? Is this possible in any way to
make use of this motor regardless of what I use it for? Wondering in
upstate NY. Work safe you all. Chipsmith



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