Talking about my generation

[topchippyles]

Really not sure as never gone that high. That is asking a hell of a lot from a 100 v feed yet the yanks do it. Is it a 3 phase 2.2 motor then.Start up load ??

[the village idiot]

8 minutes ago, topchippyles said:

Really not sure as never gone that high. That is asking a hell of a lot from a 100 v feed yet the yanks do it. Is it a 3 phase 2.2 motor then.Start up load ??

Understood.

 

It's a single phase motor, but yes, they tend to have a high start up load.

[the village idiot]

48 minutes ago, doobin said:

What use is 3.3kva when it's a 10kva generator? Might as well buy a cheap little generator if that's all you need.

Thought it might have enough grunt left in it to at least power one 2.2kw motor with some technical jiggery pokery.

 

Looking less likely now.

[topchippyles]

3 minutes ago, the village idiot said:

Understood.

 

It's a single phase motor, but yes, they tend to have a high start up load.

Would you have the plate rating (picture) 3.3 kva will easily start and run a 2,2 kw 240 motor 

[topchippyles]

What is the motor running ??

[the village idiot]

13 minutes ago, topchippyles said:

Would you have the plate rating (picture) 3.3 kva will easily start and run a 2,2 kw 240 motor 

I'll take a picture of the plate tomorrow. The motor is running a hydraulic pump for a log splitter.

 

The 10kva started and ran both our splitters (2x 2.2kw) no problem. I also have a 5kva petrol generator which will only run one splitter. 

 

Edit. Also hired in a 6kva which would also only run one splitter. This is why I am dubious that 3.3kva would be enough to start a 2.2kw motor. 

Edited April 1, 2020 by the village idiot

[topchippyles]

You are not factoring in its a mains supply unlike a genny which will never give out the same start up load 

[topchippyles]

Did the 5 kva genny start and run the 1 easily 

[the village idiot]

1 minute ago, topchippyles said:

Did the 5 kva genny start and run the 1 easily 

Yes, but the splitter motor does cut out occasionally if I get a really gnarly log. This may not be due to the generator though.

[topchippyles]

Need an electrician really or a fitter to check it over