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Old 9th Oct 2010, 11:07 pm   #10
AlanBeckett
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Default Re: Motor type - synchronous or not?

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Originally Posted by Sean Williams View Post
It is the basis of most small phase converters used for machine tools as well.
The 3hp motor on my Chipmaster is entirely happy with this technique, although it does need a very hefty start capacitor switched in briefly to get it rolling.

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