On Fri, 25 May 2001, Brian Hechinger wrote:

> On Fri, May 25, 2001 at 10:34:34PM +0200, Johnny Billquist wrote:
> > 
> > The only machines that I *know* require three phases are the 86x0
> > machines, since they have two serious fans that are driven by three phase
> > motors. (Standing behind an open 86x0 machine really makes you want to
> > have some storm tested clothing on)
> 
> and with some work don't *require* since any 3-phase motor can be rewired for
> single phase, or probably better yet be replaced with a nice modern single
> phase motor.

Huh? How do you rewire a three phase motor for single phase???
Obviously, you can always replace the motors, but I've never heard anyone
that rewired such a motor.
Single phase motors are quite different in design.

	Johnny

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