[OT] Zero-point energy (was Re: 3-phase (was: Re: CDC 9766 Drive a...

From: Steve Robertson <steverob_at_hotoffice.com>
Date: Mon Feb 8 09:58:21 1999

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Subject: Re: RE[2]: [OT] Zero-point energy (was Re: 3-phase (was: Re: CDC
9766 Drive a...

In a message dated 99-02-08 08:45:25 EST, you write:

<< > Back on the three phase issue, many shops use another
> 3phase induction motor method to create needed three phases.
> Some don't even use a starting capacitor. They simple
> spin the motor with a pull rope and switch on the current.
>>

I've a small drill press with a (bad?) capacitor start motor that only
seems
to start up once out of every 300 presses of the on switch. does spinning
the
motor and then cycling the power really work??


Yes, it'll generally work with small motors like a Drill Press.

While caps and pull-starting a motor will probably work, I'd be real
reluctant to do this with a machine that I cared about. Rotary 3-phase
converters (motor/generator) are not *that* expensive and can probably be
bought at equipment auctions and liquidations.

These commercial generators will provide the proper phase and voltages and
could save an irreplacable piece of equipment from serious damage. It
sounds like good insurance to me...

Steve Robertson - <steverob_at_hotoffice.com>
Received on Mon Feb 08 1999 - 09:58:21 GMT