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  1. Blue Wall

    Lathe Wiring

    It has a 1.5 hp...what would be a big enough motor....
  2. Blue Wall

    Lathe Wiring

    Hello All I am going to go with a VFD. Im pretty sure that my latest problem with lathe wiring is a faulty contactor. In any case the vfd seems to be the way to go. Any advice would be appreciated.
  3. Blue Wall

    Lathe Wiring

    Thanks Luc
  4. Blue Wall

    Lathe Wiring

    Thanks Luc
  5. Blue Wall

    Lathe Wiring

    Well!!! First of all the motor is as you all had guessed is 220. I followed luc simoneau's advice and wired the way his was. No white smoke....but there is something not right in the control panel. The red power light comes on when you turn the switch on. THere is no voltage at the red...
  6. Blue Wall

    Lathe Wiring

    wow....thanks
  7. Blue Wall

    Lathe Wiring

    I sure appreciate that. Wonderful comradery that sadly is quite rare!
  8. Blue Wall

    Lathe Wiring

    Thanks for your clear explanation. I agree with your conclusions. I live in Camrose. Thanks again for taking the time to respond. I live in Camrose.
  9. Blue Wall

    Lathe Wiring

    Eureka I found a wiring diagram. The trouble is I don't understand what some of the symbols mean. Thanks again for your help and expertise.
  10. Blue Wall

    Lathe Wiring

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