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StrayAlien
24th Nov 2017, 09:02 AM
Hi all,

I got a 3ph motor to install on the lathe with VFD (motor kindly donated by a forum member). But looking at it, I am guess this one is not delta configurable without getting into the guts of it? (which I am distinctly underqualified to do).

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all advice appreciated.

Greg.

BobL
24th Nov 2017, 09:40 AM
A motor rewinder should be able to do it but you will most likely find a suitable one on gumtree for less than half what it costs a rewinder to do it.

The screw terminal behind the brown wire looks like it could be the common point - are there 3 wires running to that terminal.
If so it will be much easier to convert as there is no need to open up the motor.
I still recommend you get motor rewinder to do it as the motor rewinder will hopefully test the motor to make sure its worth converting.

StrayAlien
24th Nov 2017, 11:22 AM
Thanks Bob. Appreciated.