There is 3 phase wire coming into the computer building from theelectrical post outside. Do you think it is important to balance the load in the 3 phase output of the panel. What is the worse effect if the load is not balanced. Can that cause the 3 phase electrical meter to run faster than normal??K

NO!!!There is 3 phase wire coming into the computer building from theelectrical post outside. Do you think it is important to balancethe load in the 3 phase output of the panel. What is the worse effectif the load is not balanced. Can that cause the 3 phase electricalmeter to run faster than normal??K

|> |> | I already made downpayments to the place but initially told them I'd|> | just put up 30 computers. When they learned it's double. We were|> | supposed to apply at the electric company, but it would take weeks|> | or months and we can't afford delays. So since we would tap legally|> | with meter. We have to do it deep in the night to prevent policemen|> | from seeing us and arresting us as they usually arrest people tampering|> | with power lines. But we are not stealing electricity but just tapping|> | it with legal meters approved. And we can't afford long delays from |> | permit application. To be sure the wire won't overheat. We use very|> | thick ones called 4/0. Now the balancing is what I'm concerned as well|> | as the internal wiring where I used a bit thinner ones (which I'm|> | thinking whether to replace with thicker ones and save electricity).|> |> Why did you tell them 30 computers when you meant 60 computers? Seems to|> me you lied. Seems to me you should put the...

I understood he is connected at the input panel of the building entrance,downstream from the utility meter. His power meter is used only for thelandlord to charge him his electrical consumption.1. I am sure this installation is undersized & unsafe.2. Unbalanced three phase load is not dangerous in itself if properlyprotectected upstream by the right size three phase breaker. However, thisvery breaker is going to trip when the first phase reaches the limit,thereby cutting off power to all your load.3. As for the meter running faster i.e. indicating more electricalconsumption, I doubt any one of us can answer without specifics you haven'tprovided, and apparently you're not qualified enough in this domain todescribe.4. Stick to your computer business and hire a qualified electricalcontractor.5. Have you heard of Business Impact Analysis, it only means what will itcost you if the cheap ad hoc electrical job fails ?My humble guess is many times more the cost of a proper...

can unbalanced 3 phase load make meter run faster?

Feb 12, 2004 21 Replies

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I understood he is connected at the input panel of the building entrance, downstream from the utility meter. His power meter is used only for the landlord to charge him his electrical consumption.

I am sure this installation is undersized & unsafe.
Unbalanced three phase load is not dangerous in itself if properly protectected upstream by the right size three phase breaker. However, this very breaker is going to trip when the first phase reaches the limit, thereby cutting off power to all your load.
As for the meter running faster i.e. indicating more electrical consumption, I doubt any one of us can answer without specifics you haven't provided, and apparently you're not qualified enough in this domain to describe.
Stick to your computer business and hire a qualified electrical contractor.
Have you heard of Business Impact Analysis, it only means what will it cost you if the cheap ad hoc electrical job fails ?

My humble guess is many times more the cost of a proper electrical installation.

Tommy

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