Iggy sez: "That motor would make a great converter to run a big welder."

Right on, Iggy. Consider though, if used as a RPC to power (1.5 x 40) = 60 HP full load, it would
take wiring based on a minimum of 320 amps, probably more to meet code. That figure based on 60 HP
of motors running on single-phase 220, at 80% pf and 80% eff. The idler motor alone spinning
unloaded, as in a RPC, would draw 20 amps or so.

Bob Swinney


"Ignoramus31261" wrote in message
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On 2008-11-06, Buerste wrote:
Anybody need a 40hp 3-ph motor for a bench grinder, drill press or such? It
might take some adapting. I'm finally dismantling my dust collection system
not that I get all my blocks made elsewhere. The 40hp powered the 48"
blower connected to the bag house outside. The little bit of woodworking we
do now has small 1hp collectors on each shaper. Gee, for some reason my gas
bill is 1/3 of what it was! I figure the 40hp costs about $12/hr to run so
it might not be cost effective for a bench grinder but it sure would keep a
6" wheel turning when you bear down on it!

We put it on Craigs list for $850 but I sure would take a lot less.

My guess is that you will get $400 for it. I have a nice collection of
motors already, going up to 10 HP (call me a wimp if you want). --
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