The Projects Never End

[DavidBarkey]

@Toolslinger big job . Well done . I don't think that I would be up for such a task any more . Hopefully now it is repaired there will be now further issues for you .

[Harry]

I’m with David on this project. I would not think about diving into this. I took a course at the Lincoln Electric Company in Cleveland Ohio. It was on welding machine equipment repair. It was just the basics but I learned a few things from it. Like leave the electrical equipment repair to the professionals. Harry

[Toolslinger]

So far, while I was really concerned about doing it, based just on looking at that spaghetti, it hasn't been terrible. Hardest part is that it's an awful height to work at so my back really starts talking to me, and then trying to read those itty bitty numbers on all that 20ga wire. I'd still be working on the first wire without a lighted magnifier. If you can survive the way the military writes technical manuals, they are extremely good. You could build one from a pile of parts without too much difficulty just following the book. Along the way, they even explain the theory of operation so it might actually make sense. Currently, I'm ok with it being magic, so long as the magic works.

[Eugen]

@Toolslinger your generator project realy tweets my interest. A phasequest unit that converts 208/240 volt to 3 phase with computer grade power on all thee legs is part of my tool box. It will handle a 5 horsepower 3 phase moter plus a bit more. When the new shop is complete a 3 phase generator is on the wish list. During the winter the generator engine heat could be captured for shop heat while powering an engine lathe, mill, compressor, and plasma cutter. 3 phase industrial equipment cast offs are cheap compared to single phase unites. Typical 3 phase equipment will have greater capabilities and options. Finding a suitable genset with clean windings and control wiring is one criteria that is high priority. Searching for browned wires is something to add to a checklist. After purchase checking that all connections are tight is a must.

I admire your tenacity and trouble shooting skills.

Funny you should mention the 3 phase issue. I just got this device delivered as many devices around here are 3 phase but currently have only one phase . I've yet to test it. I got the 2.2kW unit.

[sdunt]

Depending the model - brand, you might find this helpful
3 PHASE in the shop https://monarch14.blogspot.com/2014/03/ ... -shop.html