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    Quote Originally Posted by jdurand View Post
    My new mill comes with a 2hp, 380V, 50Hz single phase motor. Are VFDs available for less than a kings ransom for these?

    I will have a 380V, 20A outlet to power it, the wires have already been run.
    I found this at Amazon but have no idea of the quality. It 380v in and 380v out 3 phase 2 HP. Might just work for just a kings supper!

    Cheers, JR
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08934PX94...NsaWNrPXRydWU=


    oops, I missed the single phase!

    Edit #2

    Ok, it may be possible but it will be a case of experiment and maybe don't drop the speed below the speed that the motor's
    centrifugal switch cuts out on startup. Going to be trial and win or loose. (even more money to the king).

    https://sawmillcreek.org/showthread....-3-phase-input
    Cheers, JR
    Last edited by jjr2001; Jul 11, 2020 at 07:01 AM.
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