Replace 230V Motor with 400V Motor?

[MikeK]

I recently bought a Holzmann HOB260NL thickness/planer as part of my shop build up. When I ordered it, my shop would remain in my garage and I had no plans on putting 3-phase power out there. Now my plans have changed, and my shop will eventually be in a 5m x 5m finished section of my basement and will be wired with 400/230 3-phase power.

Today, I ran a 3-phase feeder into my garage because I don't know how long it will take to convert the space in the basement. I also ordered a 400V dust extractor, so that forced me to upgrade my garage.

I have the option of changing out the motor and control circuits in the HOB260NL for about €300. Holzmann will sell me the motor, switches, and other unique items; although, the salesman prefers to sell me another machine.

Is it worth the expense to change the motor, or should I leave it as is? My basement shop will have a dedicated 40A 3-phase distribution panel, and currently, the only 3-phase loads will be the dust collector and eventually the table saw. Everything else will be 230V.

 

[MikeJhn]

I think you may be hurt in the stampede to buy you single phase Holzmann if you put it up for sale, its price should go a long way to buy a three phase version which by all accounts would be a much better machine, never compared the two so could be totally wrong, but hearsay has it that way.

Mike

 

[MikeK]

I ordered it with the mobile base, and the base arrived yesterday morning. I uncrated the machine today, but have not assembled it yet, so it is minty fresh and still has the oil-soaked paper on the cast surfaces.

If someone showed up tomorrow with a truck and a wad of cash, I would not hesitate to sell it and replace it with the 400V version. However, the likelihood of this happening any time soon is remote, so I'll order the conversion components from Holzmann in Austria and install them when they arrive.