I have been looking at a couple of power tools that have a 220v 3 phase motor. I was wanting to avoid having to install a rotary converter. But I have been told the VFDs that some folks use are bad for older motors and can ruin them. Can you share any insight into this?
Thank you in advance.
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Here's a good read on the subject.
https://precisionautomation.net/2017/02/08/mating-new-variable-frequency-drives-to-existing-motors/
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