MattHutchinson
Plastic
- Joined
- Jul 10, 2008
- Location
- Grand Rapids, MI
I have been collecting woodworking tools in hopes that I will be able to start a woodworking business. I now have three 3 phase tools, all purchased within the last month. I obviously plan on buying or making an RPC, but the electrical run to my garage is only 50 amps (when I first ran the electrical I had no plans to include an RPC in my shop). I have been told that 50 amps should be enough, but most 10 HP RPCs have a max. circuit rating of around 60 amps. (Yeah, I know it's a MAX rating)
I know that I probably won't ever get close to that kind of draw, but how can I be sure that when running the RPC and starting one of the machines I won't brown out the lights? I may get to a point where I am trying to run flourescent lights, a fan or two, maybe even a window air conditioner, a radio, the RPC, and one tool (either 3 phase or 1 phase) concurrently. I know this isn't very much, but I was hoping to get an idea of how to calculate the maximum draw.
Next, I have found a pre-made 10 hp RPC panel on e-bay (from WNY) for $175. I am confident I could make my own, but I kinda don't feel like tackling this project from scratch. Does a panel like this sound like a good option? Of course, I would still have to find a used 10 HP TEFC motor, but are there any signifant problems with trying to go this route? What other expenses may be involved?
I know this is a lot for one post, but I am hoping the answers aren't nearly as long-winded. Thanks all!
Hutch
I know that I probably won't ever get close to that kind of draw, but how can I be sure that when running the RPC and starting one of the machines I won't brown out the lights? I may get to a point where I am trying to run flourescent lights, a fan or two, maybe even a window air conditioner, a radio, the RPC, and one tool (either 3 phase or 1 phase) concurrently. I know this isn't very much, but I was hoping to get an idea of how to calculate the maximum draw.
Next, I have found a pre-made 10 hp RPC panel on e-bay (from WNY) for $175. I am confident I could make my own, but I kinda don't feel like tackling this project from scratch. Does a panel like this sound like a good option? Of course, I would still have to find a used 10 HP TEFC motor, but are there any signifant problems with trying to go this route? What other expenses may be involved?
I know this is a lot for one post, but I am hoping the answers aren't nearly as long-winded. Thanks all!
Hutch