07-08-2012, 10:59 AM
It's back to the drawing board - the RPC didn't work, wouldn't keep running, spins down until the rotor locks. Physically, it's a very small 3HP/3600 RPM that I'm starting at 1750. The question now is to try a much larger 2HP/1750 (the planer is also a 2HP) or buy a larger pulley to get the 3HP/3600 spinning faster and trying it again. Any suggestions from you guys? There's no money for a VFD or another motor.