Re: [RE-wrenches] 120/240 to 3 phase 120/208

2019-08-07 Thread Jay
I was thinking that there might be some kind of solid state electronic version now? Jay > On Aug 6, 2019, at 8:59 PM, Mark Frye wrote: > > Years ago I used something called a RotoPhase Phase Converter to supply some > 3ph equipment on a site that only had 1ph (2ph?). Not efficient. > >> On

Re: [RE-wrenches] 120/240 to 3 phase 120/208

2019-08-07 Thread Glenn Burt
There are both rotary and static phase converters that can do this. They are sized based on the loads and commonly used in home machine shops and farms.American rotary is a manufacturer I have interacted with.-GlennSent from my 'smart'phone, so please excuse typos and spelling errors.--

Re: [RE-wrenches] 120/240 to 3 phase 120/208

2019-08-07 Thread Chris Mason
Yes, I just did it yesterday, but only if it is a 12 wire alternator. If you open the connection box on top of the alternator, you will be able to reconfigure the alternator. However, that's only possible if the generator was built using a three phase alternator connected in zig-zag to give single

Re: [RE-wrenches] 120/240 to 3 phase 120/208

2019-08-07 Thread RE Ellison
Not internally unless it is what is called a 12 wire reconnectable Those usually have info on the label that give specs and connection info If you open the cover there is a group of posts and a bunch of wire ends that you move to the posts that give you the output you need Heaven help you if

Re: [RE-wrenches] 120/240 to 3 phase 120/208

2019-08-06 Thread Mark Frye
Years ago I used something called a RotoPhase Phase Converter to supply some 3ph equipment on a site that only had 1ph (2ph?). Not efficient. On 8/6/2019 6:30 PM, Jay wrote: Hi all Is there a way to convert a 120/240v generator to a 120/208 3 phase output? Thx Jay

[RE-wrenches] 120/240 to 3 phase 120/208

2019-08-06 Thread Jay
Hi all Is there a way to convert a 120/240v generator to a 120/208 3 phase output? Thx Jay ___ List sponsored by Redwood Alliance List Address: RE-wrenches@lists.re-wrenches.org Change listserver email address & settings: