Siutable electric motor for a medium size milling machine - Electrician Talk - Professional Electrical Contractors Forum

jamesgr · 03-30-2009, 11:22 AM

My workshop, which is not connected to the grid, is powered by a 3.5kVA generator which is rated at 2.3/2.5kVA, 240Volts 50Hz. I currently use a small lathe and a drill press both having a 0.5hp motor. I have a medium milling machine which needs a motor and I need to know which is the SAFEST maximum motor I can use without overloading the generator. There wil be no other equipment in use at the time I am using the milling machine and only energy saving bulbs. Can you help me, please ?

ce2two · 03-30-2009, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by jamesgr

My workshop, which is not connected to the grid, is powered by a 3.5kVA generator which is rated at 2.3/2.5kVA, 240Volts 50Hz. I currently use a small lathe and a drill press both having a 0.5hp motor. I have a medium milling machine which needs a motor and I need to know which is the SAFEST maximum motor I can use without overloading the generator. There wil be no other equipment in use at the time I am using the milling machine and only energy saving bulbs. Can you help me, please ?

One you need to contact an electrician

, your milling machine should have come with a motor allready , buy an uglys book and learn the basics ..I would still contact an electrician to make sure the job is done right , and you don't burn any thing up , and it is done to code out right

Speedy Petey · 03-30-2009, 05:22 PM

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