3 phase question have 208 v, need 460v

[oldsparky52]

here is the existing compactor switch that the compactor installer says I don't need any additional power run for the tilting machine

Is this the box you are supposed to feed or are you supposed to feed a box elsewhere on the machine?

 

[hillbilly1]

I’m betting the installer is saying to pull power off the same feed as the bailer. I take it the tilter handles the bales? If so, both would not be running at the same time would be his logic.

 

[Stevenfyeager]

The mfr said 7.8 amps at 208v. How would I tap off a 60 amp compactor switch box to a 7.8 amp tilter ? Wouldn't the 60 amp 3 phase breaker allow too much power to the new tilter ? Thank you for your help.

 

[Little Bill]

The mfr said 7.8 amps at 208v. How would I tap off a 60 amp compactor switch box to a 7.8 amp tilter ? Wouldn't the 60 amp 3 phase breaker allow too much power to the new tilter ? Thank you for your help.

The new machine should/might have a disconnect fused at what the machine requires. If it doesn't, then add a disconnect and fuse it to the size needed.