Russ by using a phase converter down the line it will just cost more money in electricity.
Even the highest quality (expensive) phase converter will not be 100% efficient.
Any heat coming off the phase converter is wasted energy.
The best option from a energy consumption standpoint is a true 3 phase service if available.
The next would be having single phase HVAC equipment if it is available in the BTUs needed.
The least electrically efficient method is the phase converter.
In the end watts are watts no mater how many phases or what voltage, it will take a certain amount of watts to remove a given amount of heat.
Bob
