15 kVa transformer good for what power?

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Re: 15 kVa transformer good for what power?

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Andy wrote: Thu Jan 13, 2022 1:11 pm
Stinsy wrote: Thu Jan 13, 2022 10:57 amDon't worry then!
Roger :) I am a perpetual worrier and rule follower that constantly gets me in trouble compared to people I know who just crack on haha
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Re: 15 kVa transformer good for what power?

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Andy wrote: Thu Jan 13, 2022 9:31 am The voltage sag isn’t too bad. It’s running between 230 and 240v fairly consistently now. I lose about 3v when maxed out.

We were hitting 256v on windy sunny days before the transformer got replaced.
Oops, I got the wrong sag. I had between meter and most loads. The one you mean when I'm drawing 60 amps is about 11V giving 226V. Still within limits though.
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Fintray wrote: Fri Jan 14, 2022 3:47 pm
Andy wrote: Thu Jan 13, 2022 1:11 pm
Stinsy wrote: Thu Jan 13, 2022 10:57 amDon't worry then!
Roger :) I am a perpetual worrier and rule follower that constantly gets me in trouble compared to people I know who just crack on haha
It's easier to ask forgiveness than to get permission. :D
Too true and to date I've not yet needed to ask for forgiveness. :twisted:
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I remember you blowing your main fuse Nowty!
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Stinsy wrote: Mon Jan 17, 2022 7:27 am I remember you blowing your main fuse Nowty!
Your confusing me with someone else !
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