advice needed on a transwave converter

[MrYorke]

Hi all

stumbled across this site after a google search so thought i'd see what advice i can get on a little issue i have.

I am a carpenter/joiner and i have recently moved into my own small workshop. I have a few small joinery machines but i really want to get bigger and better to be able to make doors, windows, furniture etc.

I was originally looking at larger single phase machines but someone recommend getting a transwave converter and a 40 amp supply into the workshop to then allow me to use 3-phase machines.....one at a time with a 240v powered extraction.

Is this possible? Is it a good idea?

The workshop only has a single phase supply which runs through a seperate meter inside the landlords property (a house) on a seperate supply.

Whatare your thoughts as i'd love to be able to use 3-phase machines as they are easier to come by second hand.

cheers

 

[Doomed]

eBay.co.uk Guides - Phase Converters - A Guide to TRANSWAVE Converters

D.C. braking circuits (rectifier circuits)
There is more room for error connecting these circuits to a converter output than would be experienced on a mains three-phase supply. Two specific phases must be connected to these circuits, both on rotary and static converters. In some instances, particularly woodworking applications, a wiring diagram of the braking circuit would be helpful as it may be necessary to modify the control wiring of the machine to ensure that the braking circuit is connected to the same two phases as the starter control circuit. This ensures the successful operation of the brake/light. Failure to identify the need to modify the circuit or connecting to the wrong phases could lead to malfunction of the braking mechanism or light.


Alot of smaller woodturning machinary can be converted to run as single phase (with increased running costs).

 

[malcolmsanford]

eBay.co.uk Guides - Phase Converters - A Guide to TRANSWAVE Converters

D.C. braking circuits (rectifier circuits)
There is more room for error connecting these circuits to a converter output than would be experienced on a mains three-phase supply. Two specific phases must be connected to these circuits, both on rotary and static converters. In some instances, particularly woodworking applications, a wiring diagram of the braking circuit would be helpful as it may be necessary to modify the control wiring of the machine to ensure that the braking circuit is connected to the same two phases as the starter control circuit. This ensures the successful operation of the brake/light. Failure to identify the need to modify the circuit or connecting to the wrong phases could lead to malfunction of the braking mechanism or light.


Alot of smaller woodturning machinary can be converted to run as single phase (with increased running costs).

Top notch post and link cheers Doomed