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MOLLOM VFD 1.5kW (2HP) — Single-Phase to Three-Phase 220V
Industrial Control (B2B)

MOLLOM VFD 1.5kW (2HP) — Single-Phase to Three-Phase 220V

4.1(31 reviews)

$89.99reference price

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Best for

Workshops without a three-phase feed that want to run a small 3-phase motor (spindles or CNC motors up to 2HP).

  • 220V 1P→3P
  • 2HP
  • CNC

What is it and what's it for?

A VFD (variable frequency drive) is like the accelerator pedal of an electric motor: instead of the motor only having on/off at full speed, the VFD lets it start smoothly and regulate speed — like a car's pedal instead of a light switch. This model also converts single-phase current (the kind in your house) into three-phase (what many industrial motors need).

Real-world use cases

At home

It's not a typical home product, but someone with a home woodworking or metalworking shop with a 3-phase saw or lathe can power it from a normal single-phase household outlet.

In a business or workshop

A machine shop without a three-phase electrical feed can run a small spindle or motor up to 2HP by connecting it to the shop's normal single-phase power.

How to avoid buying the wrong one

  • It's an entry-level model (2HP/1.5kW) — good for small CNC motors, not heavy industrial machinery.
  • The speed range up to 3000Hz only matters if your specific spindle takes advantage of it — for a standard 60Hz motor that feature is useless.
  • Confirm your current electrical setup is single-phase 220V — this model expects that input, not another one.

The investment takeaway

Without this device, the only way to run a three-phase motor in a shop without a three-phase feed is to ask the power company for a new installation (expensive and slow) — this VFD solves the same problem for a fraction of the cost, with the added benefit of being able to regulate motor speed.

MOLLOM VFD 1.5kW (2HP) — Single-Phase to Three-Phase 220V

$89.99reference price

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