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Hello, I have an old Uni-saw that needs a new electric motor, I believe it is a
5hp motor. I am trying to figure out if I can get a 110 volt motor and if not,
then should I get a 220 volt single phase or a 3 phase and the converter to
run on single phase... I am not sure if I know what I am talking about here,
just trying to figure out what kind of motor to get.
Thanks very much!
David
David,
I'd get a 220 single phase because it has a better startup than 110. That's what mine is; 220 is fairly common and easy to hook up. Three-phase power is rare. If you take it to the jobsite for some reason, you would have a hard time hooking it up; and a converter isn't efficient--same as running two motors. I do like the 3-phase for the horsepower though.
Your best bet is to get a USA made electric motor specifically used in the Delta Unisaw.
Dan
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