VFD ON MILL QUESTIONS

Hi All,



I have an RF30 mill which currently has a 2HP 1.5kw 1450 RPM induction motor fitted. It is running off a 15 amp outlet.



I want to fit a VFD and 3 phase motor to gain easier speed control, because changing belt pulleys is a royal PITA.



I have no experience with these things, so my questions for those who may have already done this are;



Should I up the motor power and VFD capacity to say 2 kw to compensate for power loss?



Do these setups maintain reasonable torque throughout the speed range?



Will the 15 amp power outlet be sufficient?



Is there any particular spec. I should be looking for in choosing a motor>



If anybody has a suitable motor available I would be interested.



I will have the single phase motor up for grabs when the conversion is done, if anybody is interested(original motor that came with the Taiwanese RF30)



I was thinking of using one of these http://ift.tt/1kmjJ9X



I would appreciate any advice from anybody experienced with these devices.



Cheers



Ned