Spindle wire info?

[gskinner]

I bought a used 3hp Columbo spindle and Delta VFD.
I do not have the wire to connect the spindle to the VFD.
Could someone who has a 3hp spindle tell me what type and size wire is used?
Does anyone have a users manual in PDF form for the Columbo?

Thanks

[thewoodcrafter]

I bought a used 3HP Perski and had the same problem.
I was told on this forum to use shielded wire. Beldon makes several types. I could not find a local supplier so I used armored cable I bought from H.D.
Three wires 10ga has worked fine.
The fan on my spindle is mounted on the shaft so I did not need to power it separately. You need to check how yours is set up.

[harold_weber]

Roger, "Home Depot" armored cable is not going to last very long unless each conductor is made up of a multitude of fine strands (in order to withstand the continual flexing while in service). If you look closely at the photo I posted,
http://www.talkshopbot.com/forum/messages/312/17391.html?1168062899#POST44728

you can see the finely stranded wire.

[fleinbach]

This is what the wireing looks like. If you post your email I can sent you the wireing diagram from the manuel. I copied it to PDF



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[fleinbach]

I placed larger pictures on my web site so you can see more detail

http://theaterrooms.com/shopbotvfd.htm

[gskinner]

Thanks Frank, I sent you an email.