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1st Gen Lunchtable Thread - General Discussion

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Speedytech7, May 31, 2018.

  1. Jul 8, 2023 at 10:10 AM
    Abeyancer

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    Yup. Those are wires alright20230708_101028.jpg
     
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  2. Jul 8, 2023 at 10:17 AM
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    So uh, why a generator instead of a rotary phase converter...


    Also quality carcass time is important
    0708231016.jpg
     
  3. Jul 8, 2023 at 10:26 AM
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    Boy likes his sleep
     
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    How did he do his first night home?
     
  5. Jul 8, 2023 at 10:28 AM
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    Yeah I think he's just used to chilling, but he gets right up if I go do something.
     
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    He hung out with me on the bed for a bit then a firework went off and he exploded to find a hiding spot. Then calmed down and slept next to the nightstand and bed. Didn't make a peep, actually haven't heard him bark at all. He does growl at dogs on the TV though, but if they're Aussies he doesn't... So he might be racist.
     
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    My initial thought was a rotory phase converter with a step up transformer. But getting one that could give me 30A 480V was close to 10k.. at least thats way cheaper than the quote I was given for having 480 3ph brought directly to the shop, which was almost 20k.

    Since we already have these engines for our small frame hydraulic powerpacks I found an Italian company (meccalte) that makes this 3ph generator and it was only 2k. With our OEM engine pricing I'm into this for only 4.5k (including frame material and fuel tank) I've still gotta add up the cost of electrical things likes cord and breakers, etc. but it should still come in less than a rotory.

    Plus if it works well, we can sell it to our customers as another line card item:spending:
     
  8. Jul 8, 2023 at 10:34 AM
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    @treyus30 I'm just a simple wannabe elec-chicken so pardon my ignorance, but WTF is this?20230708_103350.jpg

    I know wye and delta configurations but this is the first I've read about zig-zag
     
  9. Jul 8, 2023 at 10:36 AM
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    I don't think I've heard of zig zag. I'm used to star and delta for machines... Wonder what that's used for
     
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    Nice haha. Luckily Dex was completely unphased by the fireworks, was kinda surprised by that.

    Here ya go

    https://www.instagram.com/reel/CmXfQVBLsfa/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
     
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    Get him signed up on a new one, with extended warranty
     
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    Cool, your a smart fucker so I'm glad I'm not the only one.

    I'm alright with these configurations... up until the last two lol20230708_104631.jpg
     
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    I guess it's purpose is to introduce a neutral into a system. Maybe some machinery with 120v circuits would need that?
     
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    Only one that's confused, @Speedytech7 is way smarter than I am
     

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