Kity Bestcombi 2000 Power Supply

[Dhenry]

Hi

I've just bought a used Kity Bestcombi 2000. It looks great but one question I have is that although I understand the motors are single phase, it came supplied with a 16A plug - is it possible to simply use a 13A converter cable to allow it to be used in a standard 13A household plug or is it necessary to have a 16A power supply installed in my workshop?

Thanks

David

 

[Gary]

I alway thought they ran on 13 amp.

What size is the motor? I have a Kity planer and saw, both run on 13 amps.

 

[Dhenry]

That's what I'd thought.

The circular saw is 1000w input / 750w output. The planet and the spindle moulder motors are both 1500w input 1000w output.

My previous K5 Bestcombi ran fine off a 13A plug although I vaguely remember it might have had a 16A to 13A adapter strapped go the underside of the table.

Thanks

David

 

[Racers]

Mine ran fine from a 13A plug.

Pete

 

[sunnybob]

No such thing as a 16 to 13 adaptor.
If I read your numbers correctly the whole Thing uses 2,700 watts?
A fast electric kettle uses 3,000.
Just put a 13 amp plug on it. But I wouldnt plug it into a single cable spur. Any ring main socket should do it.

 

[n0legs]

No such thing as a 16 to 13 adaptor.

They mean this sort of thing Bob,
http://www.mdnsupplies.co.uk/shop/13amp ... ocket.html

 

[sunnybob]

Ahh, that clears some interesting ideas from my mind.

 

[Dhenry]

Thanks all for your input. It was an adaptor like n0legs found that I'd been thinking of using. I think I'll order one and see how it goes as they are pretty cheap. If it trips fuses then I'll pick up with an electrician.

Thanks

David

 

[Racers]

Just take the 16A plug off and wire a 13A one on, even cheaper!

Pete

 

[sunnybob]

As i understand this machine, its a 3 in 1, yes?
So you are never going to use more than 1 motor at any one time.
If all three motors together are barely over the safety margin, any one motor will run all day long on a single 13 amp supply.

 

[Dhenry]

Hi Sunnybod, yes it a 3 in 1 machine so it will only ever be one motor that runs at a time.

Dave

 

[Dhenry]

As a quick follow up I also ran my question past an electrician I met who confirmed there was no issue using a 13 amp plug. I bought a 16 amp to 13 amp plug adapter for less than a fiver and the machine tubs perfectly.

Thanks all for your input

Dave

 

[HappyHacker]

The start current of motors under load can exceed the run current by a factor of up to 6. Manufacturers often recommend a higher fuse rating so that they do not get complaints if a fuse rated for the run time load blows. Fortunately fuses take time to blow depending on the amount of over current so a short overload may not trip them. I have a compressor which says it needs a 30 A supply, it runs quite happily on a 20A circuit but in this case I think a 13A plug fuse would probable not survive.

Kevin