> On Fri, May 25, 2001 at 10:34:34PM +0200, Johnny Billquist wrote:
> > 
> > The only machines that I *know* require three phases are the 86x0
> > machines, since they have two serious fans that are driven by three phase
> > motors. (Standing behind an open 86x0 machine really makes you want to
> > have some storm tested clothing on)
> 
> and with some work don't *require* since any 3-phase motor can be rewired for
> single phase, or probably better yet be replaced with a nice modern single
> phase motor.
>
Well, only if they are Y-connected. This one is D-connected, and I wouldn't
even think of finding a similar 1-phase fan motor :-)
(I think the VAX8800 fan is of the same type).

-- Ragge