7 Oct
2013
7 Oct
'13
12:35 p.m.
On Oct 7, 2013, at 2:52 PM, ben <bfranchuk at jetnet.ab.ca> wrote:
On 10/7/2013 12:18 PM, Mark J. Blair wrote:
It's worth pointing out that 3-phase power isn't as big a problem as it used to
be. You can get a 3 HP (3.5 kW) "variable frequency motor drive" for not a lot
over $100. That will convert 1 phase 220 volt power to 3 phase 220, at the frequency of
your choice. So if the issue is not the current but the need for 3 phases, this will do
it.
Even 400 Hz can be obtained this way, for those of you with CDC 6000 series retrocomputing
requirements.
paul
...
It occurs to me that agonizing over which model of PDP or VAX I
should acquire is one heck of a first-world problem!
One that the power outlet in your home can handle. :-)
Ben.