singe phase to three phase converter

#12

Joined Nov 30, 2010
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There is a machine you can buy that powers a motor with the 120V and the motor turns a 3 phase generator. How many killowatts do you need?
 

Jaguarjoe

Joined Apr 7, 2010
767
Google around for an "RPC" or rotary phase converter. A single phase motor spins a 3ph motor which acts as a generator. You need a relay box or something or other like that which can be easily built or bought. Tons of them on eBay in many sizes. Many serious woodworkers and home machinists use them to power their equipment.
 

strantor

Joined Oct 3, 2010
6,782
i would think you could just get a transformer
sure, you could use a transformer and get 480V single phase. where will the other phase come from? There are a few methods to accomplish this, but without knowing the application can't very well recommend one. OP still has not replied so I think we've been "hit & run"
 
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