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Three Phase Power From Local Utility Companies
A wide array of commercial and industrial electrical equipment uses three phase power. Utility companies do not usually install three phase power because it costs significantly more than single phase installations. Since more and more industries are using three phase equipment, an economical solution to three phase power is phase converters. Installing three phase power through the utility companies can be very expensive. The cost can run up to $50,000 per mile. Utility companies can also charge for installation if they think the demand for electricity does not justify the cost of three phase power. Monthly surcharges for three phase power are not uncommon. In many rural areas, utility companies cannot supply three phase power. As you can see, the cost for installing three phase power can be very expensive. With the increase of three phase equipment, businesses and large companies had to find an economical solution to running their equipment. The solution came with phase converters, but not without problems. In the beginning, many companies were using static phase converters, which reduced their equipment life caused by voltage and current imbalances. Another problem was harmonics, which pollute the power grid and damage equipment. Static phase converters have an inability to operate sensitive equipment or multiples loads causing even more problems. Phase converters have come along way. Now now with the rotary phase converter and the CNC phase converter, they can provide three phase power the same as the utility companies, and in many cases, even better. The utilities companies can have as much as 12 percent variables in their balance loads. Rotary and CNC can offer as little as five percent. Because of the increased demand for these phase converters, there are many manufacturers jumping on the phase converter band wagon. Be very careful and be sure to purchase your phase converter from a reputable manufacturer. In our Study, ACE Phase Converters and TEMCo are the two best phase converter manufacturers. When looking for a manufacturer, always check on their warranty coverage. If they cannot give you at least a five-year warranty on their rotary phase converters, it is better to seek out a more reputable manufacturer. Rotary phase converters are built to last 25 years or more. If the manufacturer only offers a one or two year warranty, it usually means they are selling a static phase converter with a motor, which is not a true rotary phase converter. The following website, US Phase Converter Standards gives you an excellent checklist when deciding on a manufacturer. |
A true, Rotary Phase Converter can convert single phase power into three phase power. |
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Always remember to seek out a reputable manufacturer of
true, rotary phase converters. It will save you money and valuable
production time in the long run and provide you with many years of
quality service.
Ace Phase Converters
TEMCo Phase Converters
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