10kw line transformer to house

[Guest]

If I have a 10kw transformer on the pole running power to my house, what are my actual power usage limitations? 10,000 actual peak watts? I don't want to blow a transformer...

Thanks to the gurus!

 

[cocktail frank]

how do you know its 10k?
secondly, are you the only customer on the load side of that x-former?
or do others in the area share it too?

 

[Guest]

that seems awfully small for a transformer unless you're in a log cabin miles from anyone

 

[Guest]

Transformers are normally rated in KVA and one transformer can suppy blocks depending on its size.Are you planning on doing a service upgrade or something really really stupid?

 

[Guest]

In the country, yes I'm the only one on that transformer. I pay for power so it's not a stupidity issue. I know it's size because it says right on it and the service guy told me.

Edit - Also, was told that if I jumped to 200amp service that they would increase it to a 25kw transformer. This doesn't make sense to me as 200amps x 240volts is 48kw, well beyond 25. But they don't assume that anyone would use that much power I guess.

So I'm wondering what the fault tolerance is on a transformer. Like I said, I don't want to go over the limit and pop one.

 

[cocktail frank]

10k, just like it says.
more like 8k tho, running at a safe limit.
if you upgrade to 200a service, you will have the capability to pull up to that, doesn't mean you will.
you would have capabilty of just over 100a w/ the 25kva transformer.
for the record, va and w is the same, basically.
hence 25kva =25kw or 25,000w

 

[Guest]

So if I upgrade to 25kw, I need to stay under that to be safe?

My setup would be like this: 8kw on a flip flop, 600w over moms, 5500w for veg, 4800w for test strains, AC, dehumidifiers, fans, etc.

I expect to pull just over 30kw peak. Not safe?

 

[cocktail frank]

so you mean just lighting 18,900w just in lighting?
8k total? or added to moms/veg/test strains?
if so, your over 80A at 240v in lighting.
thats not including everything else.

not safe?
extremely nuts!

 

[Guest]

so you mean just lighting 18,900w just in lighting?
8k total? or added to moms/veg/test strains?
if so, your over 80A at 240v in lighting.
thats not including everything else.

not safe?
extremely nuts!

Yeah 18,900w just in lighting. 16,000 at 240v. 200 amp service should cover it with the proper transformer...

 

[Liam]

You might has well go pick up a diesel generator instead. Then just make bio-fuel and your good.

 

[anonymiss12345]

Yes, you'll need a 200amp panel/service.

Anytime you can just pay for your Hydro...it is WAY cheaper than generating your own. Always.

 

[Guest]

If it works this explains KVA watt differences pretty well.Youre right CF strictly speaking though.http://www.apcmedia.com/salestools/SADE-STNQYF_RO_EN.pdf

 

[advanced396]

10 kva transformer

10 kva transformer

Question
I'am setting up a new place. It has a 10 KVA transformer & 150 amp main breaker was wondering if I can run 16 1000 watt lights on a flip box so totaling 32 lights on off. With 5 tons ac for each room for a total of 10 tons of air. I will be running digital ballast on 240V

 

[Jamorg13]

16kw = 80 amp powerbox. You have enough for that

I am not sure about the A/C though. It would surely be enough cooling power, but I do not know if you would have the power.

 

[rives]

16kw = 80 amp powerbox. You have enough for that

I am not sure about the A/C though. It would surely be enough cooling power, but I do not know if you would have the power.

Nope. The 10kva transformer is good for 10,000 watts, best case.