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    Default 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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    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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    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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    Quote Originally Posted by SiJ View Post
    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
    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?

    Quote Originally Posted by BobL View Post
    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
    The price to me seems good considering for the well known brands it can be upwards of 1k.

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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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    Quote Originally Posted by SiJ View Post
    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
    I've forgotten a lot over the years, so your saying you can run a star wired motor on this VFD?
    The reason I ask is a customer of mine had a star only wired motor and wants to put a 240v VFD on it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dave J View Post
    I've forgotten a lot over the years, so your saying you can run a star wired motor on this VFD?
    The reason I ask is a customer of mine had a star only wired motor and wants to put a 240v VFD on it.
    They output 3ph 415v, from 1ph 240v input so if you’ve got a motor that is 415v you can definitely run it directly from one of the EcoGoo VFDs (regardless of whether the motor is star or delta in that 415v configuration)

    Steve

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    Quote Originally Posted by OxxAndBert View Post
    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

    Was the Brobo a 2 speed model Steve, if so, did it run properly on both speeds?

    Lex.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Techo1 View Post
    Was the Brobo a 2 speed model Steve, if so, did it run properly on both speeds?

    Lex.
    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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    Quote Originally Posted by OxxAndBert View Post
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    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

    Thanks for the reply Steve, I have a 2 speed Startrite cold saw that I am repairing and intend use a 240v input/380v output Ecogoo VFD exactly as you mentioned.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Techo1 View Post
    Thanks for the reply Steve, I have a 2 speed Startrite cold saw that I am repairing and intend use a 240v input/380v output Ecogoo VFD exactly as you mentioned.
    How far have you got with the Startrite saw? You've been slaving away on that one for quite a while now. I haven't even started the vice rebuild on mine, although I mull over ideas and options at 2:00 in the morning from time to time

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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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    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.

    It does your head in thinking, or maybe over thinking design's, lol
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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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    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, lol
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