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Best option for 3 phase power supply

ojored · 2017-10-27 02:12:10

Hi all, I've just purchased some equipment for my workshop as follows; 1. Lathe 2. Milling Machine 3. Bandsaw 4. 360amp Mig Welder They all use 3 phase power, the largest motor is on the milling machine and it's rated at 2.2kw. I don't have a 3 phase supply and don't intend to get one as this is only for my own bits and…

27-10-2017 3:12am

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ojored

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Hi all,
I've just purchased some equipment for my workshop as follows;
1. Lathe
2. Milling Machine
3. Bandsaw
4. 360amp Mig Welder
They all use 3 phase power, the largest motor is on the milling machine and it's rated at 2.2kw. I don't have a 3 phase supply and don't intend to get one as this is only for my own bits and pieces. They will not be used all the time and only one machine will be in use at anyone time. I also intend to add more equipment e.g. plasma cutter 80 - 100 amp and a pipe bender etc.
I was thinking of getting a 10 - 15kva 3ph generator to give a true 3ph supply (not sure if this is a correct statement). I have looked at a 3ph converter but I'm not sure if they are suitable for the mix of equipment I have now and in the future.
I'm not from an electrical back ground and would greatly appreciate any advice on functionality/cost options and any recommendations you may have, tks.

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