Lecktrickery question - 110v circuit in shed.

[Kent]

Just as a side issue don't transformers use power all the time they are connected? Just mentioning this because leaving it on can cost

 

[Robotstar5]

Just as a side issue don't transformers use power all the time they are connected? Just mentioning this because leaving it on can cost

I was going to supply mine through a 20A Isolator as I don't like leaving things switched on in the workshop when empty apart from a couple of smart battery chargers.

 

[dannyp]

i'm allways half paranoid about stuff being left on, i bought some contactors and they energise off the lighting cuircuit. lights on = All kit and outlets powerd , lights off = everything off

 

[brightspark]

I regular leave compressor. trannies and welder on and forget the only time I notice if comps on it looses a bit of pressure every week and dims the lights when it comes on

 

[dannyp]

I will second the agents and H&S guys on site with out a clue.

Take a welder stick it on a 110v plug = All happy.
Take a welder stick it on a 230v plug ( 13a or blue) = Read the riot act, and not to use on site.
Take a welder stick it on a 415 plug = All happy.( if you tell then its the only way to do the job.)

Going back years we had this exact problem could not run a 230v supply to plasma, OK cant do job will come back with new machine. 2 hours later back with same machine but now with a red 415v plug wired as 230v 1p+N, and long 3 phase extension. Site H&S man now happy.

some of the clipboard morons just got way to excited about anything blue 5 pin 32A red plugs are defantly a magor bother saver

 

[CornishPete]

If your workshop is anything like some sites I've worked on with a transformer running three splitters and about ten extensions to various places you'll be fine!!

 

[Kent]

I regular leave compressor. trannies and welder on and forget the only time I notice if comps on it looses a bit of pressure every week and dims the lights when it comes on

Likewise that's why I mentioned it

 

[wookie]

I regular leave compressor. trannies and welder on and forget the only time I notice if comps on it looses a bit of pressure every week and dims the lights when it comes on

Been there done that and got the T-shirt, I was watching Tv one evening and thought the elecy supply was being a bit more unreliable than normal as the lights kept dimming & flickering every hour or so then the penny dropped... A trip up to the garage to switch the compressor off solved the problem.