Re: Will this three phase transformer do the job?



Jeff Wisnia wrote:
>
> My son has jsut bought a good sized NC router for use in his
> manufacturing operation.
>
> The new machine draws about 40 KVA maximum load and needs a 480 volt
> three phase delta supply.
>
> His shop has only 208 volt three phase Y power available.
>
> This transformer on e-bay looks to us like it could be used to get him
> the 480 volt delta supply he needs when driven by his shop power:
>
> http://tinyurl.com/8fvuq
>
> I've never gotten very involved with three phase machinery power and
> don't want to tell him to start bidding on that transformer (or similar
> ones) without checking here on rcm to see if there's other important
> things to consider when using three phase power transformers for this
> kind of application.
>
> Thanks guys,
>
> Jeff
> --
> Jeffry Wisnia
>
> (W1BSV + Brass Rat '57 EE)
>
> "Truth exists; only falsehood has to be invented."

It certainly appears to be suitable. Make sure it's located somewhere
with adequate ventilation though, it could kick out a good deal of heat
depending on the actual loading.

Pete C.
.



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