"Charles A. Sherwood" wrote in message
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I have looked for surplus motors to build a phase converter but
frankly I have not found the oasis where they are available for cheap.
The shipping costs are usually the killer.

If you're in the Twin Cities (or nearby), Minnesota, I'll tell you where to
find a surplus motor. I got a 3HP GE motor for $30 (I countered a $50
original price, figuring that $10/hp was fair). It's running very nicely in
my garage.

The surplus store near my house (Axman) has 5HP motors for $200+, but
they're NOS rather than slightly used.

Pete