Curb Hopper
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Electrical Question
Thu, 09/6/12 10:36 AM
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I'm looking at a piece of equiptment and I don't know the difference. 208-240 V, 50-60 Hz, 1ph, 4.4-5.5 A 21-24 KW 208-240 V, 50-60 Hz, 3ph, 4.5-5.9 A 12.7-14.7 KW Would someone be so kind to dumb this down for me? Thank you! EDIT: guess I should have done a little Google search first. Looks like the 3 phase motor is the way to go (seems there are less parts to break and you don't need as much power to run). Thanks for looking
<message edited by Curb Hopper on Thu, 09/6/12 11:11 AM>
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edwmax
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Re:Electrical Question
Thu, 09/6/12 11:34 AM
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Do you have 3 ph power available? It is not available every where and many places that could have 3 ph service is only wired for single phase service. ... A 3 ph service panel is much more expensive than a single phase.
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Curb Hopper
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Re:Electrical Question
Fri, 09/7/12 1:41 AM
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edwmax
Do you have 3 ph power available? It is not available every where and many places that could have 3 ph service is only wired for single phase service. ... A 3 ph service panel is much more expensive than a single phase.
Clearly this is my prelim research. haha Does anyone build their (trucks) electrical systems with 3 phase capability? Pros/Cons?
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edwmax
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Re:Electrical Question
Fri, 09/7/12 5:45 AM
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not practical ... this way ... and I don't think you would find any kitchen equipment that requires 3ph anyway.
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Curb Hopper
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Re:Electrical Question
Sat, 09/8/12 12:44 AM
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The unit I'm considering has a 3p model as well as a 1p. I just don't truly understand the option like I should. If the 3p has an advantage I'd like to explore the option to support it. What are the considerations? Thanks
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edwmax
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Re:Electrical Question
Sat, 09/8/12 5:59 AM
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What specific kitchen equipment do you have or looking at that requires 3ph power?
I think you should ask your power company about cost of installing 3 ph & 1 ph services.
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Curb Hopper
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Re:Electrical Question
Sat, 09/8/12 10:03 AM
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I'm putting together a mobile unit. The power company doesn't have anything to do with it. What is the advantage of 3p, if any? Thanks
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Uncle Groucho
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Re:Electrical Question
Sat, 09/8/12 11:56 AM
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3 Phase runs a little cooler and you can switch 2 of the 4 wires and make a a motor run in reverse. What kind of equip. I use a 12ft shear and if the shear gets stuck I rewire it to change the stroke to up and then rewire it back.
I couldnt imagine 3 phase anything on a food truck.
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Curb Hopper
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Re:Electrical Question
Sat, 09/8/12 12:08 PM
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Uncle Groucho
3 Phase runs a little cooler and you can switch 2 of the 4 wires and make a a motor run in reverse. What kind of equip. I use a 12ft shear and if the shear gets stuck I rewire it to change the stroke to up and then rewire it back.
I couldnt imagine 3 phase anything on a food truck.
Thank you. From the replies it definatly does not sound like the 3p is anyting I should consider for a mobile unit and I don't see any reason why I would go out of my way to support it. Thank you to all that replied!
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