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Is it possible to use an inverter or transformer to use a 3 phase on a domestic supply?
How many watts maximum can we use in a UK wall socket?
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A brief look suggests a 7000W 1 to 3 phase inverter or 3 phase generator will cost more than your 7000W pressure washer.
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Do you have a link to the inverter required please
STC7.5KW Static Single to Three Phase Converter 5.5kW/7.5hp
7.5kW or 10hp Static Single to Three Phase converter. Produces a 3 phase output from a single phase input.
And it would not plug into a normal socket
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Thank you but this has maximum load of 5.5kwSTC7.5KW Static Single to Three Phase Converter 5.5kW/7.5hp
7.5kW or 10hp Static Single to Three Phase converter. Produces a 3 phase output from a single phase input.www.simplypowersupply.com
And it would not plug into a normal socket
Don
If it's 240V, it is unlikely to be 3ph, it'll still be 1ph. You'll need a 32A supply and suitable cables and sockets if you want to use it.
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| Model: | Lavor MCHPX 1211 LP |
| Max. Pressure: | 2900 PSI / 200 BAR |
| Delivery Rate: | 900 Litres / Hour |
| Power: | 7000W 1450 RPM |
| Voltage: | 230V ~50Hz |
| Weight: | 42kg |
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What do I need to run 230v 50z 7000w machine from a domestic supply please
Don
Datasheet is here:
I think there's maybe a mix of models going on, the MCHPV 1211 LP is 3kW 230V so would be ok on a domestic mains socket.
Edit: Difference between the V and X seems to be either a plastic housing or a stainless steel housing?
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That link is not the one
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MCHPX 2015 LP model
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I know I can run 3kw on domestic plug socket. I want to know what I need to run 7kw from a domestic plug socket to run MCHPX 2015 LP machine
Don
It's a 3ph 400V version.
At the very least you would need a 240V 50Hz to 3ph 440V 50Hz convertor, similar to the one linked a few posts above - and then you would still need a 32A rated single phase supply.
You've likely going to be easier getting something like a 10kW 3ph diesel generator to power it.
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I'm not looking to save money I'm looking for a way to not use petrol and reduce noise. Reducing petrol is a cost issue not eco
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Plus it's not 3 phase
If it's 7kw and single phase then you can ask an electrician to install it as you would ask them to install a 7kw electric shower or car charger
You will not be running it off your normal plug sockets.
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I'm after a solution to be able to run it off a domestic plug. Via inverter or transformer
If it's single phase you don't need an inverter or transformer to run it off the single phase domestic supply.
But you do need the socket to be rated for supplying 7kw+ and the cable going back to the consumer unit to be rated for 7kw+ and the fuse/rcd to not trip with whatever peak the pressure washer draws. Easy work for an electrician.
If you're not able to get proper wiring done for it then get a pressure washer up to 3kw which comes with a domestic plug attached.
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you need at least a 30 amp phase converter capable of 400v output and a 32a ring main to connect it to. you CANNOT run it off a domestic plug.