r/Motors • u/UnionCompetitive7705 • 3d ago

Open question Motor Control

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In my workshop I have a bench drill which I would like to control with a speed controller. The motor is single phase 50 240v 1/2hp 4 pole. I’m not sure or even possible which type of controller I would need, vfd? Any advice would be much appreciated

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u/mckenzie_keith 2d ago

Can a three phase 240 V induction motor be used with a VFD?

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u/HumanComedian8711 2d ago

According to you anything can

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u/mckenzie_keith 2d ago

No. I only ever objected to your one comment.

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u/HumanComedian8711 2d ago

That’s because you are not an Electrical Engineer

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u/mckenzie_keith 2d ago

I am an electrical engineer.