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Do Many People Build Their Own Phase Converters?
Information about people building
their own phase converters and the advantages and disadvantages.
Should people use the phase converter designs found on the Internet?
How
Long Does It Take To Build a Phase Converter?
Read about why building phase converters can be very time
consuming and costly.
Can Building Your Own Phase Converter Damage Equipment?
Information on why building your own phase
converter can be risky. Why should three-phase equipment be
operated by a true, 3-phase converter?
Why is it Recommended that a Phase
Converter be Purchased from a Reputable Manufacturer Instead of Building Your Own?
Many manufacturers offer wholesale pricing, and they have
experienced professional engineers who can design the correct phase
converter for your application requirements.
Building Your Own Phase Converter does not
Guarantee that it is a True, 3-Phase Converter.
Information on true, 3- phase converters and why they
operate equipment efficiently and safely.
How do I Know What Size and Kind of Phase
Converter will Run My Job Applications?
Information on how to pick the
right phase converter for your three-phase power requirements. Why
the correct size is so important when selecting a 3-phase converter.
Is it Easy to Find Quality Materials When Building a Phase
Converter?
There is no guarantee that the materials purchased to build a
phase converter are reasonably priced or are of dependable quality.
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Building Your Own Phase Converter Does
Not Guarantee that it is a True,
3-Phase Converter
Just
because you're planning to build your own phase converter and
think you know how it will operate, you should not be so sure that it
will be a
 true,
3-phase converter or that it will run your applications correctly. Too
many people get over confident and think they are masters at knowing the
makeup of true, three-phase
power from single-phase electricity. Electrical power
sources can be very complicated if not installed properly and not using
the right size and type of phase converter.
The first consideration in
building your own phase
converter
is safety. Because of the unbalanced power that most self-built
converters have, there may be power surges during the operation of
equipment, which can cause damage and burnout to expensive machinery.
When equipment breaks down, it can mean danger to the operator. Many
electrical accidents have taken place due to faulty industrial equipment
running on unbalanced power loads.
Having true, three-phase balanced power sources are
essential for operating todays three-phase equipment. In almost all
cases while running industrial machinery, a true, three-phase rotary
phase
converter works with three-phase circuitry, which
produces true,
 three-phase electricity. In a three-phase system, three
circuits are used to carry three alternating currents of the same
voltage frequency. These circuits reach their instantaneous peak values
at three different times creating a more balance three-phase power
load. When the different circuits are producing electricity in constant
alternating currents, the power flowing to three-phase equipment is
constant and balanced. Three-phase type of circuitry prevents power
surges and equipment burnout and will enable machinery to operate many
years without
phase
converter damage and costly repairs.
When surfing the Internet, there are hundreds of designs and plans for
building
your own phase converter.
Please remember, most
of the designs for phase converters are written subjectively. There may
be someone who is familiar with electrical circuitry that has put
together a device that seems to run their own three-phase equipment, and
they are willing to share their design with you. What you dont know is
how long their equipment will last or if there will be damage caused by
the phase converter not producing true, three-phase power. Studies have
proven that most of the phase converter designs that are found on the
Internet today are plans for static-phase converters. Static-phase
converters operate by producing a third-phase of power
for
only seconds during the startup of |
electrical motors. They do not
produce three-phase power from a single-phase power source. It is
important to remember that when someone builds
their own phase converter, it may or may not work for them, but it was
designed for their particular needs. A phase converter that runs
someone elses equipment doesnt mean it will run yours.
Another factor when
building your own phase converter is where do you find the right
phase converter quality materials? And, even if you do have access to a supplier
that seems to have wiring and capacitor materials, there is no guarantee
that they are the right materials for the right converter that meets
your particular electrical requirements. Once you build your
own phase converter, who guarantees
the equipment
if something goes wrong, which is likely. Most repair
depots are reluctant when it comes to fixing a Do-It-Yourself phase
converter. It is hard to replace parts, and most often the phase
converter will have to be rebuilt, which is very costly.
 With the high cost of
building your own
phase converter, it
doesn't seem worth taking the chance that it may not
end up being a true, three-phase converter. The other alternative
of trying to obtain three-phase power from utility companies can cost as
much as
$50,000 per mile. Its very understandable that
industrial operators would think it more economical to build their own
phase converters, but in almost all cases, "do-it-yourselfers" end up
with static phase converters that only offer three-phase power for a few
seconds during the start up of their equipment as was previously
mentioned. Because there is not true, three-phase electricity
operating their equipment, there is a certain risk of damage or burnout
to their machinery resulting in expensive downtime.
It is wise to seek out a reputable manufacturer such as
Ace
Phase Converters.
They have highly educated and experienced professional staffs that can
assist you with the right three-phase converter that will operate your
specialized job requirements. They stand behind their products offering
long-term warranties, and most often can offer
wholesale
phase
converter prices, which saves you money in the long run.
Valuable equipment is a huge asset in business or home operation, and
the last thing any industrial operator needs is machinery breaking down
and expensive repair costs, not to mention having the assurance that you
are safe from any danger when running equipment and machinery.
The only way to be sure you are getting true,
three-phase power from a
true,
 three-phase converter is to seek out a
reputable manufacturer who has had many years of experience
manufacturing phase converters.
Please read additional phase converter articles listed below, and
remember, leave all the worries to the professionals. You will
save money and avoid the headaches of production downtime and loss of
revenue! |
Building Your Own Phase Converter
is not always the most economical
solution for three-phase power. There is no guarantee that
most "do-it-yourself"
phase converter
wiring diagrams and
phase converters dimensional drawing
designs are that of a true,
3-phase converter.
Ace Phase Converter
- A Leading Manufacturer of 3-Phase Converters
Ace Phase Converters is a leading
manufacturer of quality 3-phase converters, and they offer long-term
warranties on their products.
Additional
3-Phase Converter Resources
The
U.S. Phase Converter Standards Organization
The Three-Phase Resource Site
Phase
Converter Information
Top Rated U.S. Manufacturers
ACE Phase
Converters
TEMCo Phase Converters
Isn't it Cheaper
to Build Your Own Phase Converter than it is to Buy One?
Many people try to save money by
"doing-it-yourself." However, when it comes to electrical
three-phase converters, it's best to trust professionals who have many
years of experience.
What
Happens When the Phase Converter You Built Needs Repair?
Finding repair depots can be difficult, and when building a phase
converter yourself, repair specialists don't always know how the
converter was built or have the same kinds of parts and materials that
were originally used.
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