Recent content by lamby38

Thanks John. A 5kva tranny seems to be rated up to 32amps which less tha the 24on the motor plate, I'm still trying to understand this start-up current, is a 5kva tranny going to have enough load to get the motor going. Should have paid more attention in my physics class lol

Its 110v for uk construction, it's a big old industrial looking thing so maybe a 5ka would make more sense. I've a mate who has one so just need to organise to borrow. I just thought there would be a way to easily calculate. Seller says he used a 5kva Tranny with a fly lead to 16amp plug to...

The seller told me I'd need a 5Kva transformer but the unit has a 16amp 110v plug on it. Yet a 5kva transformer needs a 32amp plug, I think.

How does that relate to the current or load from the unit being powered?

Thanks chaps, It's a brick saw but I can't find any details online. I never thought about the start-up current for the motor, very good point. It's an eBay purchase, seller says it works and i'll need a 5kVa transformer to drive it. There nothing happening from the 3.3kva tranny, the transformer...

Hi all, I have a second saw that's not working. Just want to check I have the correct transformer size, can someone check my calcs? Motor 110v, 24amp 110v*24A = 2.64kVa. So my 3.3kVa transformer should be enough? Another point is it say 15amp on the transformer, yet the motor is 24amp. I'm a...

Hi All, Just installing my new decking and wanted to add some decking lights. When I had my kitchen refitted I had 2 new external lights for the garden and got the spark to add another cable to the switch (not connected at the moment) which controls the outside lights. This runs in the wall...

Thanks for the reply Taylortwocities, Understood about the cable - makes a lot of sense. I think I'll still install the duct as I like the idea of being able to add other cable later if needed (house alarm?) My plan was to run the cable/duct alongside the house upto the garage (our garage...

Hi All, Excellent forum!! I looking for a bit of advice. I'm currently landscaping the garden and as part of that I'm laying a base for a new garden shed. What I really want to do is have main power inside. Ideally I'd like a couple of double sockets and an internal light. I want to run...