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Hi all, new on here just looking for some advice.
First of all I'd like to point out that I'm not planning to do this job myself I'm just looking for some advice on what work may need to be done and if its a big job.
Basically I want an air compressor with a 2x3hp motor and 270L tank. something like this one from clarke Clarke XE29/270 (OL) 28cfm 270Litre 2x3HP Industrial Air Compressor (230V) - Machine Mart - Machine Mart - https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/clarke-xe29270---industrial-air-compressor-230/?da=1&TC=GS-000112350&gclid=CjwKCAiA-P7xBRAvEiwAow-VacNAmOYxZrPeh1CZaEvncIuF8C6MxKNEQjlJ6tDksJycN06NPF3dDxoCQrIQAvD_BwE
What I want to know is what do I need to power it properly. I've had a quick look around at the current wiring situation and as far as I can tell, the garage is wired on to my kitchen wiring circuit which is on a 32amp breaker in the consumer unit. When the garage was wired I did tell my electrician that I would want to use a big compressor in the future and he said he was wiring it suitably, the wire going into the garage looks quite thick so I'm hoping hes at least done half the job but what do I know.. Inside the garage is a box with a 100a main breaker switch, a 16a for the sockets and a 6a for the lights and thats it. I have the feeling that because the garage is on the same breaker as the kitchen this could be a bit of an issue?
First of all I'd like to point out that I'm not planning to do this job myself I'm just looking for some advice on what work may need to be done and if its a big job.
Basically I want an air compressor with a 2x3hp motor and 270L tank. something like this one from clarke Clarke XE29/270 (OL) 28cfm 270Litre 2x3HP Industrial Air Compressor (230V) - Machine Mart - Machine Mart - https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/clarke-xe29270---industrial-air-compressor-230/?da=1&TC=GS-000112350&gclid=CjwKCAiA-P7xBRAvEiwAow-VacNAmOYxZrPeh1CZaEvncIuF8C6MxKNEQjlJ6tDksJycN06NPF3dDxoCQrIQAvD_BwE
What I want to know is what do I need to power it properly. I've had a quick look around at the current wiring situation and as far as I can tell, the garage is wired on to my kitchen wiring circuit which is on a 32amp breaker in the consumer unit. When the garage was wired I did tell my electrician that I would want to use a big compressor in the future and he said he was wiring it suitably, the wire going into the garage looks quite thick so I'm hoping hes at least done half the job but what do I know.. Inside the garage is a box with a 100a main breaker switch, a 16a for the sockets and a 6a for the lights and thats it. I have the feeling that because the garage is on the same breaker as the kitchen this could be a bit of an issue?