415v 3 phase radial arm saw

[kaycee]

Hello all, just joined your forum.

I have the opportunity to purchase a 415v three phase radial arm saw and would like to know if this can be converted to single phase (probably a stupid question) or if it is possible to have a three phase supply in my garage. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers Kev.

 

[telectrix]

either a single to 3 phase converter ( machine mart do them, by clarke) or replace the motor with a single phase unit. either way will be a damn site cheaper than getting a 3 phase supply installed.

 

[Fast&Rough]

Yea single to three phase frequency inverter or swap motor for single phase ,probably better with the inverter tbh

 

[Knobhead]

There’s several options, each progressively more expensive;

1/ Buy a single-phase motor with the same frame size and HP
2/ Buy a single to three-phase inverter
3/ Pay the DNO to install three phase.

 

[kaycee]

Thanks chaps,
Will look into replacement motor or try to find a used inverter.

Cheers Kev

 

[Knobhead]

If the motor is dual voltage (240/415) the inverter is a good option. If not you need a two stage inverter, up goes the price.