variable speed on a coote

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texasrecurve

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I have read post after post on the subject and am more confused than ever. I think I am electrically challenged. I need a variable speed set up on a Coote belt grinder and don't know what to get.
I do know I want a 1 1/2 to 2 HP motor which I hope to find used. (money is a big consideration in this project). But I don't know if I need a DC motor, a 3 phase motor, an inverter-duty motor; 3600 rpm, 1725 rpm, needless to say I am confused. Then on to the VFD, what kind to buy and where? Thanks for any help.

Rodney Mitchell
 
I sent it again. You need to change your profile on the forum so that you will receive emails.
 
Disclaimer: I'm neither an electrician nor an expert anything.

...but it seems to me a speed controller for a 2hp motor would be really expensive.

There's a thought here about a silk purse and a sows ear, but I can't quite put it to words. :confused:

Rob!
 
Rob, well my thinking is that if I can get a good motor/vfd set up with this grinder, I can keep the motor/vfd and use it when and if I decide to move up to a KMG. That way the sticker shock won't be NEARLY as bad on the KMG.


Rodney
 
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