The Phase Converter
Manufacturer Directory
What is a Phase Converter?
Phase converters are used
to produce three-phase
electrical power from a
single-phase power source.
Phase converters are becoming
increasingly popular as more
and more three-phase
equipment is being used.
Phase converters are used
when utility companies cannot
supply three-phase
electricity to a premise, or
in most cases, it is cost
prohibited. Installing three-phase
power loads where one-phase
power exists can cost
from $30,000 to $50,000 a
mile. As a result, the popularity of
phase converters have come
about because of economics.
A quality phase converter
can provide three-phase
power more economically
and provides reliable three-phase power
equally as well as the
utility companies.
When you buy a phase
converter, you will want to
make sure it comes from a
reputable manufacturer, and
it is a
converter of high quality. You might be
tempted in building your
own, and you will see a
variety of prices and
products available. One of
the problems with phase
converters is that there is
very little regulation on
quality and pricing.
As of yet, we are
sorry to say that a lot of
different companies are producing products
that they call rotary-phase
converters. However,
their product is a
control box and an electric
motor, which in reality is a
static-phase converter. These products can
cause problems with voltage
and current imbalance, which
reduces your equipment motor
life. Also, harmonic
inability to operate
sensitive or multiple loads
can cause permanent damage to
equipment.
Another important factor is
making sure you get the
right size converter.
Ninety percent of
problems with phase
converters are due to the
fact that they are not the
right size for the
application. Remember, a
properly sized and correct
type of phase converter will
give you years of
trouble-free service and
will operate your equipment as
well as a utility
three-phase installation.
On this web site, you will
find many resources to help
you understand the different
phase converters. You
will get an overview of
different manufacturers and a
rating, which takes the guess
work out of choosing the
right phase converter and the
most dependable
manufacturer. Finding
a quality
manufacturer with a good
technical staff to help you
chose the right phase
converter will provide you
with years of service for
your three-phase power
equipment.
The following chart compares
each manufacturer based on a phase
converter for a
10HP motor. We rated each
company with a one to five
star rating, five stars being the highest
and one star the
lowest.
*Compared models that use active generators
and found that they are higher
quality - this rating is not
for lesser quality converters
using electric motors.
Also, models rated on the materials
used to manufacturer the
phase converters.
The
Phase Converter
Manufacturer
Reviews
page
gives more details on how ratings
are determined. In our
findings,
ACE
Phase Converters
rated the highest because
they manufacturer a true
three-phase converter. Their phase converters were
durable and manufactured
with high quality materials,
and their ten-year warranties
on their products were
outstanding. Pricing was
excellent comparably in the
market place.
Great Phase Converter Articles
Some of the most useful and
factual information to know
about phase converters can
be found in the articles
listed below:
What
is a Phase Converter?
Types of Phase Converters.
How to Select a Phase
Converter.
Why
Would You Use a Phase
Converter?
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