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I have retired from Solar installs and now finally looking to do my retirement project - Daimler V8 2.5.
I needed some powder coating done but the cost for a few small items was ridiculous so I got into the DIY side.
I found myself a 3 phase commercial steam oven (FINOX) which is massive so well able to take the largest items. As the steam function had failed I got it for a song as no kitchen was going to buy it. I only have single phase supply. The aim was to get a large insulated oven into which I could fit simple 240v elements and a controller.
Upon investigation I discovered the 3 phase function was purely for the massive fan which sprays water into the oven. The elements (6 x 3kw!!!) were 240v and the controls were 12v. So I am thinking if I remove the fan and 4 of the heating elements I can run the oven on 240v single phase. All the controls, relays and contactors are clearly marked so I can see what is what voltage. Is this as simple as this? If I can't draw more than 6kw through the elements and the other controls are low voltage it should work fine?
Comments much appreciated if I have missed something.
Thanks
 

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