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VFD running 5 pumps?

Is it possible to run say five 2hp blowers or pumps from one 10hp VFD? I read about "Multiple Motors" where the VFD can turn on additional motors if the "master" is max'd out and the control is calling for more flow; but I just want all five of the pumps to start & stop together and run at the same speed. (Five identical tanks.) I guess I'm just wondering if there is some kind of "feedback" or "inductance" problem that would prevent all of them from running off of one drive? Thanks in advance, David

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David Courtney
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It should work fine. But do not turn them on and off individually.

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Ignoramus17745

Thanks. I wouldn't shut them down or turn them on individually, except if a pump motor failed and tripped it's own breaker.

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David Courtney

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