Phase Convertors

How It Began Building Phase Convertors

Jim Eylander began his electrical contracting business in 1954 when the only requirements to be an electrical contractor to be licensed as an electrical contractor in the state of Washington was only $65 for license and bond.

In the year 1961, he added an electrical motor repair and sales of electric motors which became a profitable business.

In the 1970s he saw advertising of phase convertors so he bought to see how they were made. The phase convertor came and when they opened it up, they found it was sealed with a tar mixture and they could not see how it was made.

We were selling new motors. We had purchased a 5 HP I Phase motor from Westinghouse. When it arrived, it had a 2137 frame with a large box mounted where the power entered the motor. All 5 HP I Phase motors came with a 1847 frame and this motor had the large 2IT T frame.

We found in this box a start capacitor, a potential relay and a run capacitor. We took this motor apart and found it was a 7 1/2 HP 3 Phase motor which would yield 5 HP of a I Phase 5 HP motor. We had found the formula for building Phase convertors.

We began building two types of phase convertors 'S' Models for single motors which will produce 80% of 3 phase power. They have been very successful if the motors they are used on if they were built before the year 2000, when new energy efficiency motors became available. Our 'S' models will only yield 60% power on energy efficient motors.

Our rotory phase convertors do very well on all three phase motors. They are in use in all states including Alaska, Hawaii, and British Columbia.

We have not changed our design in over 40 years of building phase convertors. We do not use logic or printed circuit boards in building our phase convertor. They are made to last.

We have built 'S' model convertors up to 30 HP. We have built rotory convertors for up to 100 HP loads.

Electrical contractors are encouraged to buy through your electrical distributors. We will help them and you size the proper convertors for your job.
RS Models
"Have Three Phase Power Within One Hour"
Rotary Phase Convertors
Sold Through Most Electrical Distributors
RS-B, The Most Versatile Phase Convertor On The Market
Jim Eylander — Everett, WA — Eylander Electric
Our RS-B models have built in controls, built in overload protection for rotor, preassembled panelboard for up to ten 3 pole circuit breakers. RS-B is ready to just plug in the breakers and connect your loads.

RS-B SUITABLE FOR SERVICE EQUIP:
Just turn on the main breaker and you have 3 phase power
UL Listed — Everett, WA — Eylander Electric
Phase Adder Installation — Everett, WA — Eylander Electric
Our RS-B models are priced lower than intended for a single machine. 

However, there are sub-feed terminal to feed a 12 pole SB panel for more motors. These are designed for use for single motors, battery chargers, and welders.
Model Feeder AMP HP
RS 3- 30 30 AMP 1 ½
RS 5- 30 30 AMP 2
RS 7- 60 60 AMP 3
RS 10- 60 60 AMP 5
RS 15- 100 100 AMP 7 ½
RS 20- 125 125 AMP 10
RS 25- 125 125 AMP 10
RS 30- 125 125 AMP 15
About
WE BUILD OVER 20 MODELS OF PHASE CONVERTORS TO MEET YOUR NEEDS.

Eylander Electric have been in business since 1954. With over 64 years in business, we also have been building phase convertors for over 40 years. We have not changed our design nor changed the type of parts used in the first models that we built over 40 years ago. Simply put, our design hasn’t changed on our phase convertors and we still use the same basic parts as we did in the first models. There are no logic boards or printed circuit boards in our convertors. In addition, all parts used for our convertors are partly shelved items. We have over 40 models of phase convertors of market-tailored to meet people's needs. Even though we mostly sell our convertors through distributors and machinery dealers, we offer direct to consumer sales and are here to help you find the right fit. Most of our convertors come with everything you need to make the installation.

We are proud to supply phase convertors to every state including Alaska and Hawaii. We also get less than two calls a year for replacement parts which we have in stock.

Our professional staff is ready to assist. They have all been part of the team for more than 10 years.

The following convertors are for one motor:
Model No Load Start Regular Start Heavy Start
RS 3-1 2 HP 1 1/2 HP 1 HP
RS 5-1 3 HP 2 HP 1 1/2 HP
RS 7-1 5 HP 2 HP 2 HP
The following convertors are for single motors but they have taps to install a subpanel for up to four additional motors. These convertors are suitable for service equipment. Just turn on the main breaker and you have three phase power. It comes with the 3 phase circuit breaker for its load. 
Convertor Models Table — Everett, WA — Eylander Electric
RS New Models
Some utilities require phase convertors that have rotors over 40 HP to have reduced voltage starters to start the convertors, which raises the cost of installation.

To comply with their standards, we built our twin rotor convertors with up to two 40 HP rotors equaling 80 HP of convertor power which gives enough power to run a 40 HP motor and will run up to 80 HP of various motors.

We build these convertors in both 240 and 480 volts. When ordering two 480 volt models add 480 volt to catalog number.
New Model Of Phase Converter — Everett, WA — Eylander Electric
Converter Model — Everett, WA — Eylander Electric
MODEL REGULAR START HARD START TOTAL HP CONNECTOR
RS 10188-100 5 HP 3 HP 10 HP
RS 1518-100 7 1/2 HP 5 HP 15 HP
RS 2018-125 10 HP 7 1/2 HP 20 HP
RS 2518-125 12 HP 10 HP 20 HP
The above convertors are 240 volts. For 480 volts, add 480 volts to model number.
RC MODEL PHASE CONVERTORS

Our RC models are a preassembled phase convertor used on heat pumps, air conditioners, elevators, refrigeration units, air compressors, etc.

It’s operation: When a thermometer pressure switch or float switch closes, it turns on the convertor. After the convertor comes up to full voltage, a time delayed contractor sends the full power to the appliance.

When the control at the appliance is completed, it shuts down the convertor.

These convertors come complete including the flex and wires connected in the rotors.

RC models are available in 240 or 480 volts.
Phase Convertor — Everett, WA — Eylander Electric
Some utilities will not permit phase convertors over 40 HP to be connected to lines without a reducer voltage starter.
Phase Converter Model — Everett, WA — Eylander Electric
We build twin rotor phase convertors using two rotors which take requirements of less than ½ of the starting amperage.
Feeder Requirements
Model
RC 4018-TW 20
RC 5018-TW 25
RC 6018-TW 30
RC 8018-TW 40
Sold through most electrical distributors
OUR RC MODELS ARE FOR
ELEVATORS, HEAT PUMPS, AIR CONDITIONERS, REFRIGERATION, & WELL PUMPS
FOR AUTOMATIC START WHEN POWER IS NEEDED
THE CONTROLS WHICH START THE APPLIANCE STARTS THE CONVERTOR
WHICH IN TURN STARTS THE APPLIANCE
Control Capacitor RC Model — Everett, WA — Eylander Electric
RC Models Table — Everett, WA — Eylander Electric
OUR NEW IMPROVED RC MODELS
RC models are remote controlled which are automatically started by a thermostat pressure switch, float switches, etc.

HOW IT OPERATES

1. The control energizes a convertor which turns on the rotor.
2. When the rotor has made 3 phase power, a delay starts the contactor which feeds 3 phase power to the appliance.
3. When the thermostat pressure switch has been satisfied, it shuts down the convertor.

These convertors are Nema 3 Raintite Construction and are suitable for service equipment. 
Phase Convertor Unit — Everett, WA — Eylander Electric
RC Model HP Load — Everett, WA — Eylander Electric
Phase Adder Rotary Phase Converter
  1. The best phase convertor
  2. Prewired. Installed in 1 hour
  3. Breaker installed for first motor
  4. Terminals to add sub panel
Phase Adder Unit — Everett, WA — Eylander Electric
MODEL REGULAR START HARD START TOTAL HP CONNECTOR
RS 10188-100 5 HP 3 HP 10 HP
RS 1518-100 7 1/2 HP 5 HP 15 HP
RS 2018-125 10 HP 7 1/2 HP 20 HP
RS 2518-125 12 HP 10 HP 20 HP
This is the best convertor. It can be installed within 1 hour. U.L. Industrial control label built for single motor with terminal to install a sub panel for more motors.
Portable Phase Convertor — Everett, WA — Eylander Electric
Portable Phase Convertor

Portable phase convertors come in two models: PRS3 (which is 3 horsepower and will handle up to a horse and 1/2 horsepower) and PRS5 (which will handle up to 5 horsepower). Both come complete with a cord, a receptacle, and a cord cap.
PDF — Everett, WA — Eylander Electric
Phase Adder Catalog

Phase Adder Catalog Cover — Everett, WA — Eylander Electric
Sold Through Your Favorite Electrical Distributors & Contractors

We welcome inquiries, to contact James directly, reach him at his cell at (425) 308-8069.
MODEL LIGHT START REGULAR START HEAVY START
RS 3-1 1 2 HP 1 1/2 HP 1 HP
RS 5-1 1 4 HP 3 HP 2 HP
RS 7-1 1 5 HP 4 HP 3 HP
RS 10-1 1 7 1/2 HP 5 HP 3 HP
RS 15-1 1 10 HP 7 1/2 HP 5 HP
RS 20-1 1 15 HP 10 HP 7 1/2 HP
RS 25-1 1 15 HP 12 HP 10 HP
RSB 10-1300-6 6 7 1/12 HP 5 HP 3 HP
RSB 15-100-6 6 10 HP 7 1/2 HP 5 HP
RSB 20-125-6 6 15 HP 10 HP 7 1/2 HP
RSB 25-125-6 6 15 HP 12 HP 10 HP
RSB 30-200-6 6 20 HP 15 HP 10 HP
RSB 40-200-6 6 25 HP 20 HP 15 HP
REGULAR START SOFT START
RC 10 5 HP 3 HP
RC 15 7 1/2 HP 5 HP
RC 20 10 HP 7 1/2 HP
RC 30 15 HP 10 HP
RC 40 20 HP 15 HP
RC 50-TW25 6 30 HP 25 HP 20 HP
RC 60-TW30 6 30HP 30 HP 20 HP
RC 80-TW40 6 50 HP 40 HP 30 HP
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