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AJB Temple wrote:OK. He says it's 6Kw including a power feed. I'm struggling to explain 3 phase vs single phase to my FIL. It weighs over 900kg including the extra bits apparently, and therefore I could not put it in my w/s as it has a step up and that is serious weight. Not sure if this is just too industrial for me as 6Kw is apparently over 8 horsepower, which sounds like way more than I need or dare handle. Will probably pass, sadly.
AJB Temple wrote:I'm struggling to explain 3 phase vs single phase to my FIL.
AJB Temple wrote:....but I am pretty sure this is way OTT for me.
Trevanion wrote:AJB Temple wrote:I'm struggling to explain 3 phase vs single phase to my FIL.
He might struggle to understand the issue as I think practically all homes in Germany have 440V three-phase power coming into them, it wouldn't be an issue for most people there to buy that and run it with no problems.
The British government really should have some kind of three-phase rollout scheme to help small businesses as having to pay £40,000+ in most cases to have it installed is absolutely absurd.
AJB Temple wrote:..... Converting from 3 phase (I know nothing about this) .....
AJB Temple wrote:I've passed. It could turn into a money pit and my workshop is not easy to get heavy machines into as it is at the end of the garden. Converting from 3 phase (I know nothing about this) and collecting it from Koln (van hire is not cheap for going abroad), and getting a new supply wired in, works out too much given the risk it may be unsuitable. I need a sensible machine for personal use. FIL gets this.
RogerS wrote:AJB Temple wrote:..... Converting from 3 phase (I know nothing about this) .....
Adrian, can you wire a plug ? If so then that's the only skill you need !
Trevanion wrote:RogerS wrote:AJB Temple wrote:..... Converting from 3 phase (I know nothing about this) .....
Adrian, can you wire a plug ? If so then that's the only skill you need !
I don’t think an 8HP three-phase motor will run on a single-phase supply effectively, no matter what black magic you try!
RogerS wrote:
Transwave would beg to differ, Dan !
Trevanion wrote:RogerS wrote:
Transwave would beg to differ, Dan !
Do you yourself have experience trying to run high-powered three-phase motors (over 4KW) off a domestic single-phase supply?
RogerS wrote:Yes. It's not rocket-science. I refer you back to the Transwave chart. They are a reputable company. I agree that as you start to get towards the higher size that the 240v supply needs special attention!
AJB Temple wrote:Trevanion is spot on, and the was my conclusion exactly. Realism has to prevail here; I have a heavy duty supply but not one on an industrial scale.
This was a deal available through family contacts. Sorry - it is not available to others. Nor am I interested in making money from it - FIL finds all kinds of things for us, but I respect his approach to it and will not abuse it.
AJB Temple wrote:I've passed...
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