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- Feb 23, 2014
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- Foley, Alabama
Got a new CNC press brake on the way. Salesman and install tech have both highly suggested some form of surge protection. I've seen all types of surge protectors - some device specific, some that supposedly protect the whole panel (but only need to install in an empty breaker slot), etc.
New machine is a Turkish made brake with 7 hp 230v 3 phase main motor, plus backgauge servos and whatnot. I'm in a single phase shop, so I'll be running off a brand new American Rotary ADX-20 RPC.
Should I be looking at protecting the single phase line going to the RPC, or should I protect the 3 phase line past the RPC? The rest of my shop is all standard motor loads and inverter welders - no CNC anythings.
In a city with seemingly clean power - we don't seem to have the crazy fluctuations that some of you in rural areas seem to have. City discontinued offering whole panel surge protection about a decade ago.
What should I be looking for in a surge protection unit? Any specific brand/model recommendations?
New machine is a Turkish made brake with 7 hp 230v 3 phase main motor, plus backgauge servos and whatnot. I'm in a single phase shop, so I'll be running off a brand new American Rotary ADX-20 RPC.
Should I be looking at protecting the single phase line going to the RPC, or should I protect the 3 phase line past the RPC? The rest of my shop is all standard motor loads and inverter welders - no CNC anythings.
In a city with seemingly clean power - we don't seem to have the crazy fluctuations that some of you in rural areas seem to have. City discontinued offering whole panel surge protection about a decade ago.
What should I be looking for in a surge protection unit? Any specific brand/model recommendations?