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I've found this BB regarding phase converters...............
everything you'd want to know.
Steve
----- Original Message -----
From: "Marty Sukey" <mjsukey@eriecoast.com>
To: "'Steve Hammatt'" <gsteve@hammatt.com>
Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 2004 6:52 PM
Subject: RE: Question on phase converters and thanks for cordless info.
> Hi Steve. I am thinking about a phase converter also. If you find out
> anything interesting and have the time to pass it on I would appreciate
> it.
>
> Thanks,
> Marty
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: shop-talk-owner@autox.team.net
> [mailto:shop-talk-owner@autox.team.net]
> On Behalf Of Steve Hammatt
> Sent: Monday, November 15, 2004 10:45 PM
> To: shop-talk@autox.team.net
> Subject: Question on phase converters and thanks for cordless info.
>
>
> 10 days ago I asked about cordless tool recommendations. Lots of replies
> and great info and suggestions. Decided to go with the 14.4V Bosch. Now
> if
>
> I can get it away from my wife, I give it a try..<grin>
>
> Question: I'm tired of passing up good machinery deals due to only having
> single phase power, on the other hand I've always disliked the general
> idea
> of phase converters. Hard starting, less efficiency, etc. Or maybe my
> ideas about using phase converters is out of date or simply wrong.
>
> Any suggestions? Some systems involve running an extra motor, other
> methods
>
> seem to be "solid state"....and maybe I'm missing some other options.
>
> Thanks,
> Steve
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