My partner bought a 2nd hand 3kVA transformer to run a router rated at 1850W. When the tranformer was switched on it tripped Type B RCD and blew plug fuse immediately - both in workshop which is on a 16A trip and also in house (on 32A). When bought it was tested on a market stall socket and worked.
Is this a start up surge that is causing the tripping? The market may have a Type C or D fuse which would be tolerant of surge. Does that make any sense or not?
Does a 3kVA transformer require more current than a Type B will allow?
Could we get a 1.5kVA transformer to do job? We want to run router at workshop which is on 16A trip. Is this going to be possible?
Any info would be a great help.
Is this a start up surge that is causing the tripping? The market may have a Type C or D fuse which would be tolerant of surge. Does that make any sense or not?
Does a 3kVA transformer require more current than a Type B will allow?
Could we get a 1.5kVA transformer to do job? We want to run router at workshop which is on 16A trip. Is this going to be possible?
Any info would be a great help.