phase converters for big iron

[Jim Beacon]

From: "Brian Knittel" <brian at quarterbyte.com>


> Hi,
>
> Does anyone have any experience using motor-generator
> phase converters to produce 3 phase power from single
> phase power for running big iron? (e.g. IBM mainframe
> equipment). They seem reasonably priced -- about $1 per
> peak KW, at least on sale: http://www.phaseconverter.com
>
> I'd appreciate hearing from anyone who has actual
> real experience with or knowledge about this.
>
> Thanks
> Brian
>

We used to do it at work to run a 60Hz machine of a 50Hz supply, though it
was 3 phase in and out.

Jim.