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10th Apr 2019, 03:34 PM
While I am assembling my new larger generator I want to get a decent changeover switch installed in the meter box so I can have electricity in the more frequent blackouts we have these days.
The generator is a mecc alte 230V 11.8 kva at power factor 1. Around 40 amp max output.
Is 32 amp the biggest single phase plug/socket you can buy in Australia? https://www.sparkydirect.com.au/p/7490642/clipsal-56-series---appliance-inlet-3-round-pin-32amp-ip66-rated-grey---56ai332gy.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI0v-fjNOz4QIVixePCh0X_AQ9EAQYAiABEgLMHvD_BwE
I know I cannot use US 50 amp plugs as they are not approved. The generator can not be hard wired in as I need something large and transportable so I can power the welder and plasma cutter at higher amperages while on site.
What about surface mount changeover switches. My searches can not seem to find anything of any size other then DIN mounted. Do you need two poles for the changeover switch?
No I am not installing it myself, but it seems to be a bit of a crap shoot as to whether the electrician you get actually understands rural electricity requirements and left to their own devices would probably get a 15 amp plug installed to run multiple fridges, pumps and so on.
The generator is a mecc alte 230V 11.8 kva at power factor 1. Around 40 amp max output.
Is 32 amp the biggest single phase plug/socket you can buy in Australia? https://www.sparkydirect.com.au/p/7490642/clipsal-56-series---appliance-inlet-3-round-pin-32amp-ip66-rated-grey---56ai332gy.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI0v-fjNOz4QIVixePCh0X_AQ9EAQYAiABEgLMHvD_BwE
I know I cannot use US 50 amp plugs as they are not approved. The generator can not be hard wired in as I need something large and transportable so I can power the welder and plasma cutter at higher amperages while on site.
What about surface mount changeover switches. My searches can not seem to find anything of any size other then DIN mounted. Do you need two poles for the changeover switch?
No I am not installing it myself, but it seems to be a bit of a crap shoot as to whether the electrician you get actually understands rural electricity requirements and left to their own devices would probably get a 15 amp plug installed to run multiple fridges, pumps and so on.