Calling all electricians! The spin balancer I just bought is a 220v 3 phase unit.
I've been searching the net for info on this and just getting more confused the further I go.
First off, let's start with the facts. (even confused about those, read on)
On the tag attached outside the unit, it has:
Volts 220
Amps 20
HZ 60
PH1
I took the top cover off to check the motor tag and it has this:
HP 1-1/2
Volts 230/460
Amps 6.6/3.3
RPM 850
PH3
Does the PH in these stand for the phase? If so, why does it have a 1 on the outer tag and a 3 on the motor?
The end plug was missing (was told they needed it for their new one) but it clearly has 4 wires in the cord. The one guy handed me a plug end to use but it's a 3 prong. Not sure if this is the one that was on this or not. Here's something that confuses me... 3 of the wires had the insulation trimmed back and appears to have been attached to a plug. The gray wire was cut off flush and looks to not have been used. Could they possibly have been using this wired that way??? :eek Would it even run like that?
The guy clearly told me these worked perfectly to the day they got their new ones so I don't expect anything wrong with it.
Now, after doing some research, I see there is something called a static converter but supposedly not a very good choice as only puts out 2/3 of the HP rating and can shorten the life of the motor. (correct?) I'm seeing another called a rotary converter. A bit pricey but may be the answer.
I need ANY help I can get on this.
The tire changer thankfully is a 110volt so it's plug and play but this one not so easy.
Many thanks in advance.
I've been searching the net for info on this and just getting more confused the further I go.
First off, let's start with the facts. (even confused about those, read on)
On the tag attached outside the unit, it has:
Volts 220
Amps 20
HZ 60
PH1
I took the top cover off to check the motor tag and it has this:
HP 1-1/2
Volts 230/460
Amps 6.6/3.3
RPM 850
PH3
Does the PH in these stand for the phase? If so, why does it have a 1 on the outer tag and a 3 on the motor?
The end plug was missing (was told they needed it for their new one) but it clearly has 4 wires in the cord. The one guy handed me a plug end to use but it's a 3 prong. Not sure if this is the one that was on this or not. Here's something that confuses me... 3 of the wires had the insulation trimmed back and appears to have been attached to a plug. The gray wire was cut off flush and looks to not have been used. Could they possibly have been using this wired that way??? :eek Would it even run like that?
The guy clearly told me these worked perfectly to the day they got their new ones so I don't expect anything wrong with it.
Now, after doing some research, I see there is something called a static converter but supposedly not a very good choice as only puts out 2/3 of the HP rating and can shorten the life of the motor. (correct?) I'm seeing another called a rotary converter. A bit pricey but may be the answer.
I need ANY help I can get on this.
The tire changer thankfully is a 110volt so it's plug and play but this one not so easy.
Many thanks in advance.