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Need 240v source

  • 27-07-2023 09:32PM
    #1
    kco3d
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 102 ✭✭


    Hi,

    I would like to install an standalone MVHR unit (spec: 240V, 6W max, 0.05A max) and looking at a way to get a power supply to it.

    The closest power source is a socket and I am wondering if I could take from this. It is not a spur - only 2 cables connected.

    Anyone know if the above can be done?

    Thanks.



Comments

  • #2
    kirk.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,957 ✭✭✭kirk.


    should be ok , use a spur

    What's MVHR ?



  • #3
    10-10-20
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 9,650 ✭✭✭10-10-20


    MHRV I'd guess. A standalone fan with a type of heat exchanger in it.

    Spurring it would include a suitable fuse to protect both device and cable, OP.



  • #4
    kco3d
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 102 ✭✭kco3d


    Thanks guys.

    Yes, it's mechanical ventilation with heat recovery.



  • #5
    kirk.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,957 ✭✭✭kirk.


    Or plug it in

    Does it come supplied with a plug



  • #6
    Padre_Pio
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,674 ✭✭✭Padre_Pio


    Plug it in?

    6W is nothing, are you sure that's correct?

    A small PC fan is 6W.



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  • #7
    kirk.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,957 ✭✭✭kirk.


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120907160#Comment_120907160

    If it comes supplied with a plug , yes



  • #8
    10-10-20
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 9,650 ✭✭✭10-10-20


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120907160#Comment_120907160

    Some of these MVHR (and not MHRV like I said earlier) devices just move air over a ceramic heat exchange in a bidirectional or push-pull manner, meaning that it's just a small microcontroller and a fan doing the work. So yes, 6w could be correct.



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