On Thu, 28 Jul 2005 05:08:51 GMT, Ignoramus23077
wrote:

On Thu, 28 Jul 2005 05:05:49 GMT, Walter R. wrote:
Very interesting, but what is a phase converter used for?
Since this is alt.home.repair, do I need a 10 hp phase converter?
Just puzzled
:-)

Let's say that you want to build a house addition. You need a table
saw. Your neighbor has a cheap 3 phase 3 HP powermatic table saw for
sale. A phase converter would be quite useful!



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Speaking of which..I have a nice old Oliver 12 or 14" table saw for
sale. All cast iron...and 3ph. $300 takes it.

Gunner

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