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Ariel Badger
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PostPosted: 20:37 - 17 Oct 2022    Post subject: Electrical advice please Reply with quote
Electrics are a mystery to me, I need to hire a generator to run a Concrete mixer with a 550 Watt motor, can I run it with a 2.6 kVA generator or do I need 4 kVA unit? Thanks.
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PostPosted: 20:42 - 17 Oct 2022    Post subject: Reply with quote
I'd run a mixer from a standard 3kva 110v tranny without any worry. Can't see an issue.
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PostPosted: 20:42 - 17 Oct 2022    Post subject: Reply with quote
cant the place you hire from answer that question?
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PostPosted: 20:56 - 17 Oct 2022    Post subject: Reply with quote
2.6kVA = 2.6kW so plenty for 550W (0.55kW)
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PostPosted: 21:04 - 17 Oct 2022    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thanks all, 2.6 kVA it is then. Far easier to transport 1/2 a mile with no vehicle access.
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PostPosted: 21:05 - 17 Oct 2022    Post subject: Reply with quote
Yep, 2.6kVA roughly translates to 2.6kW which is 2,600W. It should be fine - most of the issues with running inductive loads like electric motors are down to inrush currents on startup. Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 08:02 - 18 Oct 2022    Post subject: Reply with quote
Only other thing to be wary of is what voltage your mixer is and if the generator is compatible; if the mixer is designed for site use then it is likely to be 110v and will have a site plug type, if it's intended for domestic use more likely to have a 3 pin plug and 240v. Just check your genny has the output and socket(s) and/or adaptors to suit. Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 11:10 - 18 Oct 2022    Post subject: Reply with quote
Islander wrote:
Yep, 2.6kVA roughly translates to 2.6kW which is 2,600W. It should be fine - most of the issues with running inductive loads like electric motors are down to inrush currents on startup. Thumbs Up


Yeah, it varies but I wouldn't want to put a 2kW load on a 2.6kVA gennie.

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