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    Electricity supply - Maximum Capacity of Connection 18 kVA

    Hello everyone! I have a question regarding the electricity supply and the maximum demand. One energy utility supplies an 18 kVA maximum capacity of electricity for a three-phase connection, and I'm wondering what this means in terms of the appliances and equipment I can safely use without...
  2. Confusedsoconfused

    Converting into 12 flats, KVA, phases etc. Help!

    Hello, I'm new to this forum, we are in the process of converting into 12 flats all electric, no gas incl. heating, showers etc. An electrician was hired to apply to the National Grid on our behalf for a three-phase connection. He then quoted us £1,800 plus VAT for civil works i.e. to dig...
  3. R

    Supply Kva 2bed flat

    What would a typical kva requirement be for a 2 bed flat with gas central heating. Standard layout with nothing standing out as OTT with regards to the amount of outlets/fittings. I only ask as i priced a job today for some alterations at a small block of flats, each flat has a 100amp fuse...
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    Contacting a 5 Kva generator to standard 3 pin vacuum,please help

    Hi , please can I ask your advice. I have searched everywhere for an answer and am confused. Pin short I have bought a 5 Kva generator to power a 3300watt vacuum and I need to know how to connect the generator which is fitted with a regulator to a standard three pin socket into which I can plug...
  5. M

    How to increase Kva

    Hi all, We got an industrial kitchen with Induction Hobs which consume loads of electricity and the Main only supply 69Kva as we have a O4 meter. Any ideas how to increase Kva? Can we use Buck Booster Transformers? Thanks Mithra
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    KVa and ka and overload.

    Hi, I'm an apprentice electrican. Please could someone give me some guidance on this as I am confused? Thanks. What is the difference between overload rating ie 6amp on a circuit breaker and breaking capacity on a circuit breaker ie 10ka? I'm confused. Thanks :)
  7. D

    KVA Calculation

    Just checking I have got the right answer , Got 50 KVA on a 3 phase system, I calculate it as 72.25 amps per phase?
  8. S

    Kva

    Am i right in thinking a 600 KVA 3 phase supply is approx 1400 amps per phase. Brains gone
  9. J

    kva to amps

    Hi can anyone tell me how many amps is equal to 25 kva on a 3 supply??
  10. H

    KVA calculation

    Hi guys , im having a little moment , I have a 3 phase supply which is 100 amps per phase. I need to calculate the max KVA that can be drawn through that. I think from memory it is 300amps x 415 Volts x PF then divide the total of this by 1000 this should give me the total KVA . Sorry its such...
  11. F

    Kva

    Kilo volt amp can any one explain why we use this if it =kw any way in other words can someone in simple terms explain kva
  12. M

    3 phase 70 KVA generator

    Hello Does anyone know about installation of generators. I been asked to price for a 70 KVA gererator on a domestic property (MAD) and need to know more about it. I have done a install before when I use to work for a company so I do understand that there is a change over switch which is...
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    25mm 5 core armoured and kva

    Hi all i went to look at a job where another electrician has installed the 25mm armoured to a 3 phase board supplying a commercial kitchen. The electrician has installed a 3 phase isolator at intake using 160 a fuses. I was wondering the max 25 mm run surface for about 20 meters also the co...
  14. S

    What KVA value - Can someone help please for a tyre garage, MOT station and offices

    Hello all I am new to this site and i am glad i have found it as it looks crammed with useful advice from people in the know. I am not too familiar with how forums and posts work and i hope i have not made a mistake by uploading this, so please excuse my ignorance in advance if i have offended...
  15. W

    Help! Max Demand KvA

    Hi, I am in the process of having a new connection installed, At the moment ours is a shared supply. I have calculated the load to be @ 300a overall. I would like to know what size supply I should be asking the DNO for. 3 phase or single phase, the latter would mean extra work though. Your...
  16. M

    How can i select my Generator size and as well as its kVA.............?

    HI, all let say.... i have connected load 20,000W = 20kW... I calculate ampere from this formula p=vi(1.732)(0.8) by the help of this formula i got my breaker size...... but i confuse that how would i get my generator size.......? plz help me about that.... thanks advance.......:tounge_smile:
  17. S

    125 kVA Consumer Unit

    Hi Gents Client requirement is for 125 kVA Distribution Board, What does it mean ? Thanks
  18. N

    New mains istallation kVA / kW

    Hello Sparkys.. I am filling out a Small Service connection for UK Power Networks for a replacment service as I am building a new house next year.. The story is this... The curent power cable is dangled across the street from a pole, and is feeding a 2 bedroom bungalow. This is going to be...
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    KVA to KW Calculation - help please

    Morning fellas, Been getting some rather high meter readings lately so trying to compile a machinery list so i have a good idea of what is consuming what and where, and how much our bills should really be looking like each month etc. Pretty standard maintenance stuff. However im having...
  20. D

    Help please with 3 phase supply into building Kva requirements

    Hi i am struggling with working out a 3 phase supply into a domestic building, the customer dosent want an oil boiler for heating, the electrical demands will be single phase 40A electric heating boiler (not heat pump) also instant water heater 40A plus electric shower 40A all instantaneous so...

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