Hi,
I purchased a 10 HP rotary phase converter from a local industrial shop and they make the RPCs themselves. The motor is a Siemens and it is rated 27 amps at 230 volts. So I had it wired by an electrician using a 30 amp breaker and 10 awg wire.
Problem is when I am using my Centauro 700 CL bandsaw (which has a 4.6 hp 3-phase motor), the breaker trips after 5 minutes of use. When I called the guy who sold me the RPC unit, he said I should try a 40 amp breaker. I felt I needed to consult with fellow creekers before I install the new 40 amp breaker as this seems to me a problem with the RPC rather than the breaker.
Thanks in advance for your uinput,
Sal.