220v50hz 2800w 16amp - Page 1
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author: psxpetey1
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 31, 2014, 07:11:36 pm
content: I have a bga rework station which is a 16amp I have a step up transformer as I live in Canada and this is a Chinese product so I get the right current.But at full power it trips the 15amp breaker. I dont often put it at full power but I was wondering if there is a way I can step up the power to 16 or 20amps and if so could someone reccomend a power supply preferably not to expensive.Thanks in advance I watch EEV on YouTube all the time love it keep up the good work.

author: denelec
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: January 31, 2014, 09:22:11 pm
content: You can tell an electrician to rewire your outlet with 12AWG wire and replace the breaker with a 20A one.Also, you can ask the electrician if he can add a 240V outlet. This way, you will not need the step up transformer.It would probably be illegal to do it yourself.

author: Monkeh
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 31, 2014, 09:48:15 pm
content: 2800W is 23A at 120V. You want to get a proper 240V supply run in, as you'll be needing a dedicated circuit anyway..

author: IanB
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: January 31, 2014, 09:50:05 pm
content: 220 V x 16 A = 3520 W110 V x ?? A = 3520 W?? = 3520 / 110 = 32 AYou are not going to get 3500 W or even 2800 W out of a 120 V circuit. The maximum regular circuit is 20 A, and 120 V x 20 A = 2400 W.A step up transformer is not going to be sufficient to run a 2800 W device. You need to get an electrician to install a 240 V circuit for you with a proper 240 V socket.

author: psxpetey1
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 02, 2014, 04:39:44 pm
content: Quote from: IanB on January 31, 2014, 09:50:05 pmokie doke. Will the electrician be able to wire this with the current wires in the wall? or will he have to open up the wall install wires etc to do the 240v outlet?

author: psxpetey1
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 02, 2014, 04:42:13 pm
content: Quote from: denelec on January 31, 2014, 09:22:11 pmany way to do this without opening the wall up lol? and im almost 100% sure itd be illegal to DIY

author: mariush
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 02, 2014, 05:12:07 pm
content: Yeah, a long thick power cord all the way from your panel to your desk.

author: psxpetey1
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 02, 2014, 07:15:48 pm
content: My stove is 40amp 240v but it is a 4 prong. Do you know of an adaptor that will go to 3 prong and 4 prong from the 4 prong plug? If all else fails ill have to get it wired from the panel I guess lol.

author: IanB
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 02, 2014, 07:31:07 pm
content: Quote from: psxpetey1 on February 02, 2014, 04:39:44 pmIt depends on where your electrical panel is and where you want the 240 V outlet situated. Sometimes it is possible to run the wire up the wall, across the ceiling or roof space, and back down the wall where the socket is needed without opening up the wall. You would also need to check whether you have any spare slots in your panel for new circuits. And of course you need to own the home before you do this. You can't really do it in a rental.

author: psxpetey1
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 02, 2014, 10:20:05 pm
content: Quote from: AcHmed99 on February 02, 2014, 07:25:46 pmDoing it myself I could do it I just do not want to put that much work into it, electrical wiring is fairly simple unless you arent that smart. Id rather just buy an adapter or something and slap it in the wall boom done, than wire all that nonsense myself. I am thinking that if I use my stove outlet and thishttp://www.sears.com/nbsp-duromax-4-prong-nema-plug-10-3-30/p-SPM6043185508I can just get and extension 30amp approved extension cord to my desk. The breaker for this is 2 pole 40amp so I would assume it is 240v

author: Psi
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 02, 2014, 11:42:12 pm
content: I assume you mean unplugging the stove from the wall (rather than plugging into a stove outlet)Sourcing a 4 prong plug and swapping between stove power and rework power when needed is a bit annoying but will be much cheaper than having someone come in and rewiring things. Since your just wiring up a plug itsprobablylegal as well.

author: IanB
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 02, 2014, 11:56:19 pm
content: A tumble dryer hookup point also has a 240 V socket. You should be able to buy an appropriate plug for that at a hardware store. However, as Psi says, swapping plugs and running an extension cord across the floor is not going to be very convenient for regular use.

author: psxpetey1
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 03, 2014, 12:19:28 am
content: Yes lol I mean plugging into the stove socket. Aka unplugging the stove plugging in the adaptor and running the rework station. Quite inconvienent but its just a hobby more like weekly use not daily use.Im pretty sure ill use the stove outlet I actually never thought of just buying an adaptor lol. Thanks for all the help!