Converting 480 volt 3 phase air compressor to 230 volt single phase with a VFD - 1 of 2

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Here is the first of two videos about how to re-wire a three phase motor to change it from 480 volt to 230. Also, since this is three phase equipment, I cover how to use a VFD to power it from standard residential 230v service as well as how to re-wire the control panel so it all works together.

I also touch on some aspects of VFDs compared to rotary phase converters (RPC), cost comparisons and a few other nice features of the VFD. Such as the ability to control motor speed, ramp up time (get to full speed in a specified number of seconds), etc.

There are also a couple tips on how to use VFDs in devices using contactors. If used incorrectly it is very likely the VFD will be damaged.
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hello
Great video! How would this work if you just had a standard air compressor? I have a 80 gallon 3 phase air compressor( 5 HP motor/13.7-13.2 amps) and i think the same high and low voltage wiring set up for the motor.The air compressor is a quincy QT-5, if that makes a difference.No electronics box or anything.Could you use the vfd and just run 220 into it and 3 phase into the compressor, providing you change the wiring to low voltage?Or would you even have to do that with the vfd?
thanks!

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Do you oversize your vfd’s or run ones rated for the same kw as your motors?

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Is there a way to contact you besides facebook?

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