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When to Use Low Voltage vs. Medium Voltage VFDs Complete Guide

By Tyler Simmons on 6th Oct 2025

Correctly sizing a variable frequency drive for a system is complicated. You consider current, application, elevation, temperature, controls, and many more factors. What makes it even more complicated is when you have a situation …

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How do You Size a Line Reactor? 

By Tyler Simmons on 26th Sep 2025

Line reactors are a common component in variable frequency drive systems. They can help to control harmonics, dV/dt, surges, and other issues. On the incoming power side of a VFD, they’re often referred to as an input or lin …

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Understanding VFD Rebates

By Tyler Simmons on 15th Feb 2023

Rebates can help reduce the cost of VFDs by up to 75% VFD rebates can be a win-win for many companies. When your system needs a VFD for speed control, ramped motor starts, or energy savings, it’s always beneficial to also fi …

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How to Plan a VFD Retrofit

By Tyler Simmons on 30th Nov 2022

As electrical infrastructure begins to age, facilities often see more upkeep costs and downtime as a result. Full facility overhauls are a rare and extensive project taking years of planning. More often than that, we see retrof …

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How to think ahead and save money on your electrical system

By Steven Rossiter on 24th Aug 2022

High-efficiency energy systems significantly reduce utility bills.   But even the lowest cost electrical systems are major investments. And when they fail, they cause significant downtime and expensive repairs.  Tha …

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How to Stop VFDs From Ruining Your Motors

By Luke Lancaster on 3rd Jan 2022

Common Causes and Solutions for VFD-related Electric Motor Failure Electric motor breakdowns are the source for plenty of business for service companies, but even they would never wish it on a customer. Motor experts would rather …

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