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dV/dt – What Is It and Why Should You Care?

By Tyler Simmons on 22nd Feb 2021

Problems Caused From VFD Use:Variable frequency drives (VFDs) are helpful in many applications. They can help to control speed and save energy, but they can also present problems. One of the side effects that you need to potential …

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How to Protect VFDs in Long Term Storage

By Tyler Simmons on 10th Feb 2021

Keeping a Spare VFDMany applications that utilize a variable frequency drive (VFD) are critical and can’t afford to have extensive downtime. One option that many opt for is to keep a spare VFD on the shelf, ready to switch out if …

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Is Your VFD Covered Under Warranty?

By Tyler Simmons on 28th Jan 2021

The Importance of WarrantiesWhen shopping for a low voltage variable frequency drive (VFD) it is important to look at the warranty on each option you consider. You may hope to never need the warranty, but warranties are great when …

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Four Mistakes That Are Killing Your VFD

By Tyler Simmons on 20th Jan 2021

Are You Killing Your VFD?Not too long ago, I was at a facility that had a variable frequency drive (VFD) mounted on the wall. That VFD had been there for almost 20 years and had a layer of dust and dirt on top of it almost a quart …

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Can a VFD Convert Single-Phase Power to Three-Phase?

By Tyler Simmons on 4th Jan 2021

Using VFDs To Convert Single-Phase To Three-PhaseOne of the most common calls we receive at VFDs.com is asking about phase conversion: Can a Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) convert my single-phase power supply to run a three-phase …

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12-Pulse & 18-Pulse Variable Frequency Drives

By Tyler Simmons on 23rd Dec 2020

OverviewWith harmonic distortion becoming more of a problem every day, folks are looking for cost-effective means of harmonic mitigation. Manufacturers are more than happy to provide solutions, but with so many methods available, …

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