Tim Butler
New User
- Location
- Ireland
- Occupation
- Tutor
Please accept my apologies for my lack of an electrical qualification.
I am a tutor and I am currently setting up a ceramics workshop and training facility here in Ireland.
I have asked the following question on numerous occasions but I have yet to receive a straight answer. Perhaps someone on here can help?
Due to the cost of installing 3 phase power to my workshop (€38,000+) I have purchased 3 single phase Ceramics kilns. These are rated 39 amps each.
I will probably never run all 3 at the same time but I will certainly run 2 as class numbers increase. My household supply is 12 KVA (240V) so I do not want to connect to the house in case of interruption to the 12 hour firing cycles of the kilns.
I applied to ESB networks (service provider) for a new connection and I have a choice of 3. These being 12KVA 16KVA or 29KVA. (€3500, €4600 and €6000 respectively). 29KVA is normally associated with my neighbouring farmers who run milking parlours, scrapers, welders etc. I will need a new transformer installed if I opt for the higher KVA (according to the provider)
Naturally, the cost is a concern but not so much that I want to skimp at this stage of the process. I may also look at converting an old stone out building to accommodation in the future (if I live long enough, I suppose anything is possible)
Any suggestions or should I just opt for the biggest supply available?
I am a tutor and I am currently setting up a ceramics workshop and training facility here in Ireland.
I have asked the following question on numerous occasions but I have yet to receive a straight answer. Perhaps someone on here can help?
Due to the cost of installing 3 phase power to my workshop (€38,000+) I have purchased 3 single phase Ceramics kilns. These are rated 39 amps each.
I will probably never run all 3 at the same time but I will certainly run 2 as class numbers increase. My household supply is 12 KVA (240V) so I do not want to connect to the house in case of interruption to the 12 hour firing cycles of the kilns.
I applied to ESB networks (service provider) for a new connection and I have a choice of 3. These being 12KVA 16KVA or 29KVA. (€3500, €4600 and €6000 respectively). 29KVA is normally associated with my neighbouring farmers who run milking parlours, scrapers, welders etc. I will need a new transformer installed if I opt for the higher KVA (according to the provider)
Naturally, the cost is a concern but not so much that I want to skimp at this stage of the process. I may also look at converting an old stone out building to accommodation in the future (if I live long enough, I suppose anything is possible)
Any suggestions or should I just opt for the biggest supply available?
