On Sep 29, 3:03*pm, Bob Engelhardt wrote:
Vernon wrote:
*...
While I like the idea of the VFD converters I need to do this on the
cheap for the moment. *Would one of those "motor ready" boxes on the
market be cost effective? *It looks like the box wouldn't be more than
about $200 - $250. *Even if I could build it cheaper the convenience
would be worth a lot to me right now.

You can get a VFD for less than 200 - 250.

Bob
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Nota for President

Hey Bob,

While from a technology standpoint it looks like a VFD is the way to
go I'm concerned about their operational requirements. For example
one site states its units require less than 90% humidity for storage
and operation. We are on the humid Texas Gulf Coast. Humidity is
extremely high although I don't remember what percentage the
weatherman normally quotes.

I'm looking at one that is 10HP. If I go down this road I might as
well buy one big enough to operate some other 3 phase tools I bought
long ago and never put to any use.

Vernon