Thank you all for the replies and recommendations.
I agree that a VFC will give the best control. Granted that their prices
have come down lately but they are still much more than the simple soft
starter. Bottom line is that the economy sucks and we're on an austerity
budget. Now I have to try to justify the additional cost to management.
Oppie

This thread looped about so much so wasn't sure the best place to reply.