Re: 3 phase power plugs/outlets
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I’m puzzled by the consensus that the neutral is not used. My x-motion machines (Kappa 400 and Profil 45Z) and my big Format-4 wide belt sander all require the fifth (neutral) pin. “Dumb” machines like a drill press, bandsaw, lathe, etc., with
no real electronics and just a main motor, require the 4 pin variety only. Is this a USA versus Australia thing, or am I missing something else here?
Warm regards,
Lucky
Dr David Luckensmeyer
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Surface mounted conduit and plug boxes are the way to go for me. ?I have “pull” boxes up in my attic each containing 20,30,40, amp power. I can drop any power size any where I need it. Sure saves a lot of headache.?
Wade
On Jun 26, 2023, at 11:17 AM, mac campshure via groups.io <mac512002@...> wrote:
?Also consider burying everything in the walls where you can’t get at it again without tearing the walls apart. Lol?
I would say Brett’s way is the safe way 10/4 so cord drops ?would suggest using 30 amp for all much easier to not screw with 16 and than 30 amp. Standardize, standardize standardize ?
Mac,,
Designing and building for 50 years
On Jun 26, 2023, at 1:01 PM, Brett Wissel <Brettwissel@...> wrote:
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Aaron,?
Consider 12/4 SOOW from a strain-relieved terminal?hardwired/structurally secure box on the ceiling and drop toward floor, then end that with L16-30R twistlocks. Then the machines have L16-30P twistlocks and it works great for plugging?in , disconnecting
for safety, and flexibility when it's needed to move around the shop floor or make the drop happen in just the perfect spot, independent of the walls. That extra euro wire is not connected to anything, just 3 220v hots and the ground conductor. Also makes
it easier to swap machines around when all the plugs are compatible, wherever they are located.
On Mon, Jun 26, 2023 at 12:27?PM Aaron Inami < ainami@...> wrote:
Hi all,
For those who have 3-phase Felder and Minimax equipment, what plugs/outlets are you using??? Does your equipment work fine with the L16-30P plugs and L15-30 outlets?? (those are 3 hot plus 1 ground conductors).?? Or does the Felder/Minimax equipment require
a 5-wire connection with both ground and neutral conductors?
-Aaron
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Brett Wissel
Saint Louis Restoration
1831 S Kingshighway Blvd (at Shaw Blvd)
St Louis, MO 63110
314.772.2167
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David Luckensmeyer