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28th Sep 2019, 12:07 AM
Thread: Coffee machine experiments
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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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16th Feb 2019, 04:49 AM
Thread: 1959 Model C hercus motor.
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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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27th Jan 2019, 01:33 PM
Thread: Humidity measurements in compressed air
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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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27th Jan 2019, 11:24 AM
Thread: Humidity measurements in compressed air
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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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12th Jan 2019, 05:25 PM
Thread: RCDs and old machines
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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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10th Jan 2019, 11:49 PM
Thread: RCDs and old machines
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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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10th Jan 2019, 09:38 AM
Thread: RCDs and old machines
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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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19th Dec 2018, 02:53 PM
Thread: Purchased a Hercus 260
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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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16th Oct 2018, 11:22 PM
Thread: Waldown WorkMax Pedestal Drill
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Thanks for everything and also the tour Bob.
Thanks for everything and also the tour Bob.
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14th Oct 2018, 11:45 PM
Thread: Waldown WorkMax Pedestal Drill
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Bob, ill grab it please. Send me a pm with your...
Bob, ill grab it please.
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31st Jul 2018, 12:15 AM
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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.
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14th Jul 2018, 11:14 AM
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!)
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28th Jun 2018, 11:09 PM
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... -
27th Jun 2018, 08:14 AM
Thread: GIGWELD 200 AC/DC comments
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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.
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27th Jun 2018, 08:08 AM
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.
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21st Feb 2017, 11:46 PM
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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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3rd Feb 2017, 12:57 AM
Thread: ASEA motor Y to delta conversion.
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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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28th Jun 2015, 10:26 PM
Thread: VFD for 1.1kW Coldsaw
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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.
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28th Jun 2015, 04:52 PM
Thread: VFD for 1.1kW Coldsaw
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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.
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27th Apr 2015, 01:02 PM
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Without any back
Without any back
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26th Apr 2015, 12:30 AM
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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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5th Mar 2015, 01:34 AM
Thread: 3 phase motor and VFD
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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.
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4th Mar 2015, 11:19 PM
Thread: 3 phase motor and VFD
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Here are the nameplate and wiring connections....
Here are the nameplate and wiring connections.
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4th Mar 2015, 10:29 PM
Thread: 3 phase motor and VFD
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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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4th Mar 2015, 10:11 PM
Thread: 3 phase motor and VFD
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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.
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27th Sep 2013, 05:39 PM
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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....