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Understanding VFD Rebates

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 find a …

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How to Plan a VFD Retrofit

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 Stop VFDs From Ruining Your Motors

How to Stop VFDs From Ruining Your Motors

By Luke Lancaster on 3rd Jan 2022
Common Causes and Solutions for VFD-related Electric Motor FailureElectric 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 s …

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How to Protect VFDs in Long Term Storage

How to Protect VFDs in Long Term Storage

By Tyler Simmons on 11th 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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How to Wire a VFD

How to Wire a VFD

By Yin on 16th Mar 2016
How to Wire a VFDCAUTION: WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU HIRE A LICENSED ELECTRICIAN OR CERTIFIED TECHNICIAN TO WIRE YOUR VFD AND MOTOR.STEP 1: Make sure everything is correctly sized and accounted for Look at the nameplate on you …

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