Originally Posted by
Brian Holcombe
My only complaint is that I think they should have the rotary disconnect switch on the same side as the VFD panel. I have it backed against a wall, so I setup the electrical to have a disconnect at the wall and just leave the rotary in the armed position.
I had the same "complaint" (which I did make back to them) about the main power disconnect being on the back of the unit. It's fine if it's mobile, but if it's installed back to the wall like it is in my shop and many others who use the system with duct work, the only way to kill the power to the VFD is by either unplugging or killing the breaker in the panel. I'm using the breaker currently, but bought a rotary switch to make up an alternative main cutoff between the 240v wall outlet and the cord of the unit. Because of the heavy steel construction, merely relocating the OEM main switch somewhere else on the unit isn't going to happen.
I think you're going to enjoy the G700. I really like being able to "dial it back" a little when I don't need maximum performance which in turn lowers the already reasonable sound level. I only use it "cranked" when milling at the jointer/thicknesser in my shop.
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