Z Zoltman Member Feb 6, 2011 #1 What size (va) step down transformer (277 volt to 120 volt) to power a 799.7 watt/7.27 amp load? 1000 va?
What size (va) step down transformer (277 volt to 120 volt) to power a 799.7 watt/7.27 amp load? 1000 va?
augie47 Moderator Staff member Location Tennessee Occupation State Electrical Inspector (Retired) Feb 6, 2011 #2 an 800 watt, 8 amp what ??? Power-factor and in-rush current associated with your load will have an effect but a 1 kva would normally be fine.
an 800 watt, 8 amp what ??? Power-factor and in-rush current associated with your load will have an effect but a 1 kva would normally be fine.
Z Zoltman Member Feb 6, 2011 #3 dropping 277 to 120 volt with a step down transformer the load I am applying is 8amps dropping 277 to 120 volt with a step down transformer the load I am applying is 8amps I am pretty sure my transformer should be a 1000 va transformer. Just checking.
dropping 277 to 120 volt with a step down transformer the load I am applying is 8amps dropping 277 to 120 volt with a step down transformer the load I am applying is 8amps I am pretty sure my transformer should be a 1000 va transformer. Just checking.
chris kennedy Senior Member Location Miami Fla. Occupation 60 yr old tool twisting electrician Feb 6, 2011 #4 Thats kind of close, inrush is not an issue here?
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S skeshesh Senior Member Location Los Angeles, Ca Feb 6, 2011 #6 Many LED fixture manufacturers also have driver units for their product that uses power electronics in conversion and take into account the effects of the load. Moving past that point, what's the input voltage of the LEDs?
Many LED fixture manufacturers also have driver units for their product that uses power electronics in conversion and take into account the effects of the load. Moving past that point, what's the input voltage of the LEDs?