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Single Phase or Three Phase Machinery

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  • 03-10-2009 4:40pm
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    rexel1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 45 ✭


    I am setting up a woodwork workshop and am in the process of sourcing machines. I will be doing quiet a bit of work. Should I go for single or three phase machines? Is three phase much more economical than using single phase machines?


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    ronboy
    Registered Users Posts: 191 ✭✭ronboy


    What type of work will you be doing...??
    If your doing kitchens single phase will do you but you would be better go for 3 phase if your doing heavier types of work like off standard joinery.
    Got 3 phase in myself for my workshop when I built my house..cost me a grand on top of my connection.


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    rexel1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 45 ✭rexel1


    I will be running a large bandsaw, sanders and dust extractors.

    Is three phase much cheaper than single phase on your monthly bill


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    ronboy
    Registered Users Posts: 191 ✭✭ronboy


    I think it is a little cheaper but I'm sure someone else on here would know better than me. I have mine all part of the one meter. 3 phase is excellent though great comfort with it...lots of power.:D:D


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    Mahatma coat
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    if you can get 3phase power then get it, as said POWER is the main reason and there is a big difference between single pjhase and 3 phase, a lot of the singlephase market is aimed at the home handyman and these things can be fiddly and overpriced, 3Phase gear is marketed towards serious players and is generally of a better quality


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    les45
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    3 Phase is the way to go, if and I say If you have access to a 3 phase supply without having to sell your wife and kids to get it in . Sander wise any of the wide belt sanders are pulling up to 45 Amps across all 3 phases on start up ,not a option on single phase . As one of posters it really depends on your plans for the future . Cost wise for a shop working with 25 Cabinet makers , a couple of CNCs , a Beam saw , 4 Cutter , a fairly decent dust extractor , a 10 by 4 Veneer press , our bill is approx a 100 Euros a day some days more some days less . Good luck with the new venture . Watch your waste !!!!!!!!!!


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