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Domestic 3 Phase Connection

  • 15-03-2023 04:55PM
    #1
    thegoth
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 966 ✭✭✭


    I am wondering if it is possible to get a domestic 3 phase connection?

    I have a need to pull down about 50kw - 90kw over a three hour period and from I understand I need a three phase connection for this.

    I have a few questions

    1) Is this possible?

    2) Will my standing charge increase?

    3) Will I still get domestic unit rates?

    Any comments appreciated.



Comments

  • #2
    antoinolachtnai
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,726 ✭✭✭antoinolachtnai


    it certainly is possible.

    If you have a connection greater than 29 kVA, three phase or otherwise, you will be categorized as commercial (DG5).

    This upgrade will be expensive to have installed.



  • #3
    thegoth
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 966 ✭✭✭thegoth


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058288429/domestic-3-phase-connection

    Thanks for the info. Is it possible to get a 29KVA connection on single phase then or will that be 3 phase? Definitely dont want to get into a business connection!



  • #4
    antoinolachtnai
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,726 ✭✭✭antoinolachtnai


    Typically it would be three phase but it might not be.

    what is the point in 29 kVA If you need 90+ kW for your requirement?



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


    There used to be a 20 and a 29 KVA single phase , I presume there still is

    You'd get those supplies off the 2-wire MV lines out the country if there was no 3P

    All depends what's available and the loads you have 1P or 3P

    [The MIC for an application is the maximum demand in KW *1.05 and divided by the pf according to ESBN

    Maximum demand is the maximum load averaged over 10 minutes]

    Post edited by kirk. on


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