[BC] 3 phase to single phase conversion

[Chuck Lakaytis]

Mark:

I have used two Kay phase converters here in Alaska.  Both gave service 
greater then fifteen years with no problems whatsoever.  These installs 
were inside the transmitter buildings and were loud.  I do know that Kay 
makes an external enclosure for them. HINT  The bearings have Zerk 
fittings.  DO NOT GREASE THE BEARINGS in normal use. None of the 
bearings on the units I had were ever greased.  And if they do need to 
be greased for some reason you must use a special grease, not the 
ordinary chassis grease.

Also, if you need to reduce the transmitter to half power for some 
reason, you need the model with relay control to switch caps in and out 
of the circuit.  I believe that Kay makes an option that will 
automatically switch caps depending on the load.

Mark Croom wrote:
> I'm about to install a Kay converter at a site that's getting a new BE FM30T
> in a couple of months. Like most of these sites, it was simply too far to be
> worth it to bring in three-phase from the utility. We're talking something
> like $75k or so--the management wasn't interested in that deal.
>
> FWIW, I decided to put the converter in a cabinet outside the building
> rather than deal with the additional noise and heat inside. I'm still
> waiting on the delivery so I don't have the thing in my possession quite
> yet.
>
> Given the relative nearness of our install, I am watching this discussion
> about phase converters with interest.
>
> Mark
> MN
>
> On Mon, Feb 9, 2009 at 7:28 PM, Al Wolfe <awolfe at route24.net> wrote:
>
>   
>>   The Kay roto-phase converters I've dealt with have turned out to be the
>> most reliable equipment in the plant. If everything worked as well as the
>> Kays we'd all be out of work.
>>
>> Al, retired mostly
>> aka K9SI
>>
>>     
>
>
>   

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Chuck Lakaytis
Director of Engineering
Alaska Public Broadcasting, Inc.
135 Cordova Street
Anchorage, Ak 99501
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