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    Bob i can drop off some high temp rated neoprene....

    Bob i can drop off some high temp rated neoprene. It is in the form of pipe insulation, approx 80mm od 20 id. You will just need to trim it up to what you need.
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    Zumanity, sounds like the centrifugal switch is...

    Zumanity, sounds like the centrifugal switch is sticking. If so that would be something that you can service. You only need to remove the end cap from the end of the motor and clean and lubricate the...
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    I should have, let me check on Tuesday. Glad to...

    I should have, let me check on Tuesday. Glad to see someone else trying to measure the water content of compressed gasses while still at P
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    Bob, I built with Terry a few years back a...

    Bob, I built with Terry a few years back a similar setup. Except is was measuring the humidity in the gas flow at 3000 psi (207 bar) and 82 deg C. I ran into the same problem of the capacities...
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    The fault is not a problem with the device.It is...

    The fault is not a problem with the device.It is just caused by certain devices in normal operation.As long as that is what is causig the RCD to trip and not another wiring problem. Ideally it would...
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    The vfd's can cause the RCD's to trip through a...

    The vfd's can cause the RCD's to trip through a couple of different means. Either by the charging of the internal capacitor bank or some vfd's contain filter circuit to minimise electrical noise on...
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    The nuisance trip from RCD's can occur...

    The nuisance trip from RCD's can occur frequently. One solution is a time delayed RCD. These RCD's cost substantially more than your common RCD, but allow a small time when connected for the caps to...
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    Another item to look out for is the complexity of...

    Another item to look out for is the complexity of drive. Some are very simple and you only need to set very basic parameters in order for them to work. If this will suit your application i would...
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    Thanks for everything and also the tour Bob.

    Thanks for everything and also the tour Bob.
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    Bob, ill grab it please. Send me a pm with your...

    Bob, ill grab it please.
    Send me a pm with your details.
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    I suspect you have a 415 volt motor in its...

    I suspect you have a 415 volt motor in its current setup, It maybe possible to change but expect some work. The load from the gear train might be enough to stop it when you are feeding it 220v 3phase.
  12. Thread: Powtran VFDs

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    Update, the drive has arrived. Ordered on the...

    Update, the drive has arrived.

    Ordered on the 27th June, i was told they had to wait for the braking resistor to arrive (however the drive shipped out same day!)
    arrived in Perth on the 12th...
  13. Thread: Powtran VFDs

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    Well, update on my order. I transferred my $...

    Well, update on my order.

    I transferred my $ in Yuan ( i believe that WU does everything in $US, but then allows users to cash out in local currency) But it allowed me to make sure that i was...
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    Great machine, i have one for home. After having...

    Great machine, i have one for home. After having the 200AC/DC Transtig at work i was looking for a similar welder for home but without the Transtig price.
    The Weldskill is bigger, heavier and as Jon...
  15. Thread: Powtran VFDs

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    I have just completed the western union transfer...

    I have just completed the western union transfer after some emails with Nicole. Once this has been completed i will update this thread with how it works.
    I have ordered :

    PI9130A 004G1 :...
  16. Bob, it looks like an industrial pipe flange...

    Bob, it looks like an industrial pipe flange gasket material. I can check if i have some more surplus. Also glad the arms are getting used.
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    The grey insulated wire can be traced back and...

    The grey insulated wire can be traced back and can be separated, have done two myself.
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    Now that we have seen the motor terminal box, you...

    Now that we have seen the motor terminal box, you will have to do as Bob suggests,
    if you want full motor hp either dig out the star point or take it to a motor rewinder to do it for you.
    If you...
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    That is the main switch not the motor terminals....

    That is the main switch not the motor terminals. You need to see where the wires from that switch go too. It should then have other terminals you can connect to.
    You do not want to connect the vfd...
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    Without any back
  21. I take it the tank was empty. Is the compressor...

    I take it the tank was empty. Is the compressor valve noise due to no backpressure on the system? run it for longer and see if it continues
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    Thanks for the pointers, it is now up and running...

    Thanks for the pointers, it is now up and running at full power. Now to make It do some work and decide if it needs more.
    I was a combination of program settings and wiring.

    Ben
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    Here are the nameplate and wiring connections....

    Here are the nameplate and wiring connections.
    341578341579
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    I have tried the reset and another motor. But...

    I have tried the reset and another motor. But thanks
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    3 phase motor and VFD

    I have a CMG 3 phase motor 240v Delta, 415v star. Connected to a teco/Westinghouse FM50 drive, Single phase input to 3 phase output.
    The problem is when connected in delta the motor hardly turns(set...
  26. You are looking for a Haskel pump (brand name) or...

    You are looking for a Haskel pump (brand name) or similair to transfer gas between cyclinders with out contaminating it. These all cost quite a few $, I have one but it would be over $6k to replace....
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