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  1. 28th March 2005, 01:35 AM #1
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    Default Upgrading to 3 phase motors from single phase

    I ordered a combination panel saw/ shaper in the shape of a Minimax ST4 Elite. It was delivered with 2 x 4Hp 3 phase motors but I ordered single phase. So Gabbetts changed over the motors to 2.5Hp.

    Ironically I moved house and now I want the 3 phase motors installed.

    Any advice on the process would be appreciated.
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    Have you gotten in contact with Gabbets? See if they can do it for you.

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    Yep, not the kind of work they want to do

    Translation "it's a pain in the ar8e"

    I get on well with Mike at Gabbetts, but he was just being honest.
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    Heh, strange. I wonder what happened to the original motors.

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    Did they change the on/off switch(es) aswell when they changed the motors?
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    I'm pretty sure they did because the changed the electrical scematic diagram in my manual as well. I don't think you can use a single phase switch for three phase.

    They dont know what they did with motors. That's the first thing I asked.
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    Quote Originally Posted by boban
    I don't think you can use a single phase switch for three phase.
    That's right, but depending on the setup, sometimes you can switch a single phase motor through a three phase switch. Looks like you'll be needing new switch gear as well as new motors.
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    The news just keeps getting better LOL.
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