Re: [TCML] Questions on the Freau SRSG Phase Controller

[A Rothman <canihazpolepig@xxxxxxxxx>]

Plugging the motor straight into AC results in an immediate lock.  I never
thought to experiment with the input voltage to see what the minimum voltage
needed for lock is.

On Fri, Sep 24, 2010 at 8:39 AM, Jon Danniken <danniken@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> A Rothman wrote:
>
>> The line-power LED I described works reasonably well.  I have tried
>> capacitances up to 155uF so far, and am unable to exceed about 45
>> degrees before losing lock.  I never see a resonant rise in the
>> voltage across the motor.  Has anyone used 1/2 HP motor, 3600 RPM
>> with John's phase controller?  What capacitance did you find to be
>> ideal?
>>
>
> Maybe you need to grind a little more off of the flats?  When running
> without the controller, at what voltage do you get synch lock?
>
> Jon
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