Phase Converters, Rotary or Variable Frequency Drive: Which One?

In this video i am sharing my views on static and rotary phase converters in the home workshop. As always please leave your comments and suggestions below. Thanks for taking the time to watch.

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[johnstrange]

It's good to hear perspectives from both sides of the issue.

[hiitpoint]

Wondering if you're still taking questions? I've got a machine to come in and my location only has one phase. The machine is a 3 phase and it uses 4kw and on 15amps total. I was looking at getting a rotary converter installed. Would that be the only thing I'd need? I wouldn't need a vfd and a rotary converter together? Any help would be appreciated thanks.

[mikefinnegan]

hello I'm new to all this .. I recently purchased a Bridgeport 1.5 hp mill and a clausing Colchester 13 in lathe 1.5hp also any suggestions on phase conversion

[samlogosz]

Thanks for the video. What brand of VDF do you have on your lathe.
I was looking on Amazon and some reviews were good and not so good. My setup is going to be a 1 hour 3 phase.