As already posted, an inverter is the way to go. have a look here http://www.homeworkshop.org.uk/
a bloke called gavin oseman sells them regularly, cheap as chips nowadays.
Al.
i]Originally posted by stevebubs
A few three phase questions here....apologies repost as the subject has dropped off the
bottom of the page
I also bought a 3-phase post lift that need to run from a single phase supply.
I found the simplest and most cost effective solution was buying a new single phase 3 kW motor for just over £100. The use of a capacitor start,
capacitor run arrangement gave the necessary extra starting torque.
HTH
Mal