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Very observant Oaxaca, Mexico I spent 4 yrs...

Very observant Oaxaca, Mexico I spent 4 yrs as a missionary in a small town working with the indigenous groups in the area. Now, I'm a non resident that goes back to keep the well drilling...
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The Rig

http://i1081.photobucket.com/albums/j360/cat-on-edge/36.jpg

Not the best picture but you get the idea. Thanks for the help everyone.
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I can build a well rig but I can't post a...

I can build a well rig but I can't post a picture. I'm trying - I hate learning curves!!!
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Unhappy Picture of the rig

Forgive my ignorance but I could find out how to post a picture. It does something wierd every time I drop it in the field. Any suggestions? Where's the help info on the forum?

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12-08-11, 04:57 PM
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Variable Frequency Drive 1 ph to 3ph

I want to run a 3 phase motor on 1 phase 120 volts with a VFD. I see lots of VFD's that do this but not sure how a motor brake would work with this. The 3 phase 1/2hp motor has a C-face mounted...
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Thanks for all the help... I'll go buy a couple...

Thanks for all the help... I'll go buy a couple cheap AIR GAUGES. :)
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Do you have any leads on where I would search for...

Do you have any leads on where I would search for a pressure gauge with a diaphragm? Just wanted to check the cost and see what they look like.
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Question air or water pressure gauge on top of the long extension of pipe?

Since it creates a vacuum in the extension pipe, is it an air pressure gauge? or still a water gauge?
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This is very doable...and I'm excited to try it. ...

This is very doable...and I'm excited to try it. But why an air filled gauge and not an oil? The vibration from the machine would send the needle reading all over the place, no? And is it a water...
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Question Waste or Trash pump Pressure Gauge??

I have a large Gorman Rupp trash pump 11hp 2" discharge and suction. I pump well drilling mud through it. Anyone know what kind of pressure gauge you can use on a dirty system like this? A normal...
12-04-11, 08:48 PM
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so anyone know the torque needed to turn a spool...

so anyone know the torque needed to turn a spool with 500 lb load?
12-03-11, 06:10 PM
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Smile In the ball park

Furd, this information is very encouraging because I now know it can be done with 120 v power - in other words, the motor will be 1 hp or less because I didn't have any idea how much horsepower I...
12-03-11, 02:25 PM
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Wink VFD 115 v

You're right, the largest VFD single phase (115 v is how they designated it) to 3 phase (208 v -230 v) that I could find is 1.5 horsepower, but the question is how much hp do I need for lifting only...
12-03-11, 10:33 AM
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Question 3 phase gear motor, torque, VDF converter 115v, brake on hoist

I’ve built a light weight frame for a hoist which only needs to lift around 500 lbs. The cable spool needs to hold 250’ of 3/16 cable that can lift a submersible well pumps from that depth. The...
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