Recent content by steamboat

Again thanks for spelling it out for me and taking the time on this... steve

Thanks to all for the information. It really helped to figure out the issue. Not sure if I want to go with romex type of wire or another option.

Pic of the Wilton belt sander

Sorry for not picking up on that right away. Looks like a 50 amp breaker is going in. I could have used a larger breaker on numerous other occasions. Any suggestions on romex or another type.

Should of mentioned the phase converter can be changed from a 4 HP setting to a setting that allows up to 8 HP. The manual states if the motor will run not on the 4 HP setting, change it to the up to 8 HP setting. Never tried the 4 HP setting the converter can prewired on the up to 8 HP setting...

I had a rotary phase converter and sold it with another machine. I see now that was foolish. But I am running romex 10/3 wire and is dedicated to that 220 plug in. Nothing else draws on that line except what I plug in. Can I get away with putting on a 40 amp breaker and see if the motor will run...

Just purchased a Wilton 3" X 79" belt sander. Motor is 4HP, 220 volt, 3 phase at 3456 RPM, 15.2 amps. I had a static phase converter 4 to 8 HP and attached it to the machine. I'm running 10/3 wire with a 30 amp breaker. The belt sander will start up without any issues and run strong for 30...

I have been thinking about covering my garage floor with epoxy paint made for garage flooring. Here's my question, I have spilled everykind of oil on the concrete slab and have had paint spill on the slab. I have cleaned the spills up of course but residue of the spills still remain. How clean...

I've been lingering in the background for awhile reading the group's information and questions/answers. Made the jump and want to be part of the group. I hope not to be a pest. Steve

just a test