systemsplanet
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- Jan 5, 2020
Anyone with advice for requesting new power circuit from Duke Energy in SC?
I heard it's easier to find good lightly used machine equipment if you go 3 phase,
since businesses upgraded long before useful life.
Need advice on:
- how to save on the power install with 3 phase pole on neighbors lot across the street.
- how not to get denied power service (asking too little or too much service)
- how to size power for the future if shop grows
- how to save money in long run
DETAILS
New Shop Power Requirements
- will be acquiring shop equipment after the home/shop are built.
- mill, lathe, arc welder, drill press, etc.
- Power Options
- 120 volt, single phase
- 240 volt, single phase
- 208/120volt - 4 wire, 3 phase
- 480/277volt - 4 wire, 3 phase
- other?
New Home Power Requirements
- 120 volt 3 wire single phase for basic home appliances
- 240 volt 3 wire single phase for well pump, stove, dryer, electric car, AC, heat
- Grid tied solar sell-back
Should I hire an electrician to answer my questions?
Thanks for any suggestions!
Duke Energy Doc
https://www.duke-energy.com/_/media/pdfs/partner-with-us/service-requirements-manual.pdf
Load sizing questionnaire starts on page 108.
I heard it's easier to find good lightly used machine equipment if you go 3 phase,
since businesses upgraded long before useful life.
Need advice on:
- how to save on the power install with 3 phase pole on neighbors lot across the street.
- how not to get denied power service (asking too little or too much service)
- how to size power for the future if shop grows
- how to save money in long run
DETAILS
New Shop Power Requirements
- will be acquiring shop equipment after the home/shop are built.
- mill, lathe, arc welder, drill press, etc.
- Power Options
- 120 volt, single phase
- 240 volt, single phase
- 208/120volt - 4 wire, 3 phase
- 480/277volt - 4 wire, 3 phase
- other?
New Home Power Requirements
- 120 volt 3 wire single phase for basic home appliances
- 240 volt 3 wire single phase for well pump, stove, dryer, electric car, AC, heat
- Grid tied solar sell-back
Should I hire an electrician to answer my questions?
Thanks for any suggestions!
Duke Energy Doc
https://www.duke-energy.com/_/media/pdfs/partner-with-us/service-requirements-manual.pdf
Load sizing questionnaire starts on page 108.