Question for three phase/old iron folks. I have a 16" Fay & Egan jointer with the original "Lightning Series", 3 HP, 3 Phase motor. I'm running it with a Phase-Matic static converter with three HP capacity. It works fine; no bogging, no dimming lights or popping breakers. It does take 13 - 15 seconds for the motor to reach full RPM once "Start" is pushed. Is this to be expected with this type motor? I have nothing to compare it to.
Thanks much,
Tim