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Old Dec 14, 2007 | 07:39 AM
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Well I just got a new welder at auction for cheap. The guy said that it needs 480 3-phase to run, my question is how do you get 3-phase hoked up and how much does it cost.
 
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Old Dec 14, 2007 | 07:57 AM
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I don't know about Pa, but 3 phase power is only allowed in commercial or industrial areas and not in residential out here.
 
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I hope thats not the case. If it is does anyone want to buy a welder?
 
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Old Dec 14, 2007 | 09:03 AM
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You could get a big-ol generator.

There may be some type phase converter that can be used.
 
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Depending on th machine, the power supply could probably be changed out or re-linked to run on single phase.
What is the machine? Any model numbers, id tag, etc?
 
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Old Dec 14, 2007 | 02:14 PM
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It a Lincoln Idealarc 250
 
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Old Dec 14, 2007 | 03:23 PM
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yuo can get 3 phase in a home, but the minimum monthly bill will KILL ya. Better look for other options
 
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According to Lincoln's site, that is a single/split phase machine. It should be possible to run that off houshold 220.
 
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You can make you own 3 phase converter with a large 10-15 3 Phase motor, and large oil filled caps. Its not perfect but it works.
 
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Ill gona wire a new plug on it tomarow so I can plug it into the 220 socket and see what happens.
 
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I wouldn't do that if I were you.
 
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You should NEVER "see what happens" with electricity, espeically 220v at upwards of 40 amps!
 
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I wouldn't do that if I were you.
Why Not? They did it at Alamogordo....
 
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Old Dec 14, 2007 | 07:42 PM
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why dont you look into a rotary phase converter thats what i run my machine shop on all my mills and lathes are 3 phase google it and see what you can buy one for got mine from american rotory made in usa great components and great customer service and couldnt beat the price
 
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why dont you look into a rotary phase converter thats what i run my machine shop on all my mills and lathes are 3 phase google it and see what you can buy one for got mine from american rotory made in usa great components and great customer service and couldnt beat the price
Herse a basic schematic for a home made one

http://www.metalwebnews.com/howto/ph-conv/fig7.html
 
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