I'm considering the purchase of an Clear Vue Cyclone dust collection system. Since I run a lot of my machines on a RPC I inquired about their 3 phase systems. Below is the email I received from them.

What kind of Government BS is this. Anyone know anyone about this?




Good morning Richard:



Thank you for your interest in Clear Vue Cyclones!



Normally we do offer our systems in a 3 phase option. A couple of months ago however, the Federal Government implemented regulatory changes on the efficiency of all 3P motors. This change resulted in a doubling of both size and weight of our 3P motors. At this time, we are looking at options and hope to have a solution within the next couple of months.



I am happy to keep your information and contact you once we have a solution. I apologize for the inconvenience and please let me know if I can help with anything further.



Take care,
Cathy



Clear Vue Cyclones

8633 South 212th Street

Kent, Washington 98031

1-888-299-0221, ext. 700

www.clearvuecyclones.com

That sounds a bit strange, but who knows these days.

Let us know if they contact you back.

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John Moody
John Moody Woodworks
http://www.johnmoodywoodworks.com

Plain STUPID!

But then, what else is new?

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Gene
'The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.' G. K. Chesterton

The program is nothing new. Don't know what ClearVue's actual motivation is for this unless they sell so few 3 phase machines that their old stock of motors finally ran out.   Also - this may only apply to a vendors ability to put a "premium" sticker on their morots. Sort of like the "Energy Star" stiockers on your electronics...

NEMA

NEMA Releases Specification on NEMA Premium Motors - 16 Jun 2003
NEMA issued the publication General Specification for Consultants -- Industrial and Municipal: NEMA Premium Efficiency Electric Motors (600 Volts or Less)  which is intended to outline the minimum requirements for three-phase AC induction motors applied to municipal and industrial/commercial applications for operation on voltages 600 volts or less, rated 500 horsepower or less, operating more than 2000 hours per year at greater than 75 percent full-load.  This is the first specification developed to assist users and system designers in specifying the use of NEMA Premium electric motors.