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29th Jan 2021, 09:47 AM #1New Member
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Conon single phase to 3 phase Vfd reviews/feedback
Hi all,
I've recently acquired a drill/mill that runs 3phase through a 3.3amp 4pole motor.
I only have single phase at home so need a VFD to run it. I have been looking at Conon (being local to Melbourne apparently) as an option.
https://cononmotor.com.au/product/2-...erter-vsd-vfd/
DOES ANYONE HAVE ONE OF THESE, OR SIMILAR FROM CONON?
AND IF SO, WHAT DO YOU THINK OF IT QUALITY WISE?
Thanks.
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29th Jan 2021, 10:14 AM #2Intermediate Member
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Hi, I have bought a motor & VFD from Conon in the past, and been happy with the products. However, the VFD that you link to outputs 240V 3phase, so you will prob have to wire your motor in delta. Alternatively you could consider a VFD that provides 240V single to 415V 3 phase. I, and several other forum members, have acquired one of these Ecogoo VFDs:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000...74e44c4djCQxgY
Cheers
Si
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29th Jan 2021, 10:39 AM #3Member: Blue and white apron brigade
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My experience is that the quality is good.
I've bought half a dozen motors and 3 VFDS from this mob mainly for other people.
Good manual - VERY important!
Good service.
Local (AUS) 2 year warranty on the VFDs
The downside is price but for some folks, the extra peace of mind is worth paying for.
Before you proceed you may want to read the attachment.
VFDs4Newbies.pdf
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29th Jan 2021, 11:48 AM #4New Member
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I haven't had a chance to open the j box to see how it is wired yet, but definitely will before any vfd purchase.
How has the Ecogoo been. Reliable?
The price to me seems good considering for the well known brands it can be upwards of 1k.
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29th Jan 2021, 04:21 PM #5Most Valued Member
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I've had one of the Ecogoo ones on my hydraulic press for a few months now. Hasn't done many hours, but been solid so far.
I put one of these ones from Conon Motor last year to put on Brobo cold saw for a friend. He uses it for his business and has done a fair bit of work with no issues. We decided on the Conon one rather than an cheapie direct from China since it was for business use and he wanted to be able to get it fixed/replace promptly if it failed.
Steve
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2nd Mar 2021, 04:56 PM #9Most Valued Member
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It was originally a 2 speed motor, but I couldn't get my head around wiring the motor for 240v so I ended up just replacing it with a single speed motor that I could just change the links on to run at 240v.
From memory I think there are 2 models with different speed ranges. His one had the high speed as the normal steel speed, then the lower speed (possibly for stainless etc). I set up the VFD so that he could turn the speed down to get the same lower speed if he wanted, but reality is he does 99% normal steel - RHS and flat etc so doesn't really use the low speed anyway.
If I had to do the same again I'd just run one of the EcoGoo ones, leave the original motor wiring in place and put a cover over the low/high speed switch with a sign to only change the speed setting when stopped.
Steve
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4th Mar 2021, 06:08 PM #12Golden Member
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You have a good memory Karl, I am a bit like you, spending a lot of time thinking about how to make a new vice so nothing has actually been done on the Startrite as I have another working saw.
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4th Mar 2021, 07:44 PM #13
Karl and Techo1, sometimes it's like that.
I spent 12 months designing and building a homeshop jib crane with full remote controlled power trolley hoist and rotation from scratch, there is nothing on the internet to copy or get ideas so I was on my own.
Like you said waking up thinking about this design or that design at all hours.
Thank God it's all built and worked perfectly 1st go, proof tested and working great.
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Life and other unfortunate necessities get in the way. I've lost count of the number of times I've been about to start on one of my own projects and the phone rings. Um, g'day Karl, I know you're busy but......... and there goes that window of opportunity.
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4th Mar 2021, 10:03 PM #15
Yep understand necessities, I have 3 girls I get off to school every morning, or pickup.
It's great they actually involve themselves in the shed as well, and notice what I've done/built for the day, lolUsing Tapatalk
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