elcetricity question

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And here I sit thinking my late 80's box was bad. I'm currently looking to upgrade to rather a 400 or 600 amp service. As I'll be pulling 97A off of my plasma cutter alone. Another 10-15 for the CNC electronics, a bunch for a large compressor, and who knows what for lights, music, welder, drill press, ect. Man I feel for you, definatly talk to the landlord as well as a local electrician. I'm surprised your not having power issues with just the modern home electronics as it is.
 
67Dart273 said:
What in 'ell are you doing, building aircraft carriers?????
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Lol. No that's the maximum power draw. It a thermal dynamics A80 plasma cutter. Capable of running all day long on 3/4 in a production setting. It will severance cut up to 1 1/2 plate. It will be part of my CNC plasma cutting machine. I am starting up a business doing custom fabrication/artwork. And I don't want to be limited due to a small plasma cutter. Normally it will probably draw about 40-60 amps, but the circuit needs to be able to handle the max required power.
 
Or plate armour for tanks! Thats a hell of a machine.

Another thing I always have to take into account around here;What else is drawing power at the time? It's a lifestyle adjustment,shutting things off or waiting for other things to finish before starting another appliance up. I always make sure there isnt another large power robbing appliance running when I weld.
 
I also agree get the landlord to upgrade that system....
 
67Dart273 said:
!!! WOW !!! Like I said, aircraft carriers.
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Yeah but a severance cut will look like a child hopped up on caffeen and sugar while watching TV. And holding the torch. It ain't pritty, but it's cut. But 3/4 will be as smooth as butter, and who dosent want that?
 
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