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Rick Webb Dairy Farmer

08/31/2008 3:17 PM

Can I run two 230 volt hand dryers using one 230 volt 3 phase tap. Each dryer is rated at 9.1 amps tap is rated at 25 amps. Rick Webb

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Re: Rick Webb Dairy Farmer

08/31/2008 4:22 PM

Follow code for wherever you are. 230V 3 phase, where are you?

Tap?--Transformer tap?

Wire and size your fuses or breaker for 25A off the secondary or the tap--Is the Primary protected properly if this a transformer? AWG 10 is good for 30A, but don't exceed 25A on the fuse or breaker.

Air movers tend to run real close to their full load amp ratings, so I would count on the 9.1A. I would wire them so that they start independent of each other. The high inrush current of both may give you a tripping problem if they start simultaneously.

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Re: Rick Webb Dairy Farmer

09/01/2008 9:43 AM

The tap I am refering to is a power bar where 230 volt 3 phase is present then you insert the fuse /taps into to facilitate getting power. R.W.

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