manbeer

Hi everyone,

I have a 2005? Power of Chi which to my understanding is basically a cayenne which is currently set up for 3 phase. I was wondering if single phase conversion on this is simple or going to be a big hassle where i am better off just finding another bed. Also assuming it would take an 80 amp breaker if wired single? thanks in advance!

suncitypembroke

Remember when going from 3 phase you double up on one leg, there need to be a balance of power , check the diagram on UWE site and look to see if good or not also , by going to single phase it causes a lot more heat and draw more amp, if I was you I keep the 3 phase.

Shane

Check with Brian Oshman. If anyone will know he will, and he is in Jersey. He's rewired 2 of my HP beds that were 3 phase to single phase. Granted it does take more power, but if you got it....use it. In my case I didn't have 3 phase, but had 1000amp single phase service. My HP's run on 125 amp breakers.

manbeer

Thanks guys, I am unfortunately in the situation where three phase is not an option. The upgrade would have to be for the entire building, and nobody else onboard. The most I am able to bring in is a measly 400 amps single phase so I have to choose equipment accordingly. I already have this bed so if the conversion isn't too bad I will just use it. If not it's no big deal though. It's been sitting in my friends garage for a couple years

mlht

Most UWE beds are very easy to convert to single phase. Check the manual, but the ones I have seen are simply a matter of changing the position of a jumper on the main connection. You will have to check the breaker and wire size recommended in the manual as well as both will be higher than if wired 3 phase.
If in doubt call PC Marketing for info...

manbeer

That's what I wanted to hear^^^ :)

Tried PC but Cory never returned my call. I hear Bruce is the man to talk to there so I'll try him next

Black Sun

I agree with Shane..call Brian

I have his contact info if needed...he is over the river, so an ez commute to LI...would not be surprised if PC does not suggest him. Brian has done a lot of contract work for PC..He knows it all...curious, where in LI are you? Nassau/Suffolk?

manbeer

Eastern suffolk, have one location in riverhead and opening another in southampton in the next month or so which is where I am trying to source equipment for. I bought a bunch of beds last year planning on bringing in 3 phase but the upgrade was in the area of 40,000 dollars and since I was paying rent almost 2 years already trying to get building permits I'm not about to dump that into 3.5 years of remaining lease

Black Sun

Call Brian...

manbeer

bruce over at pc marketing was able to help me out and send over the diagram so I guess everything should work out. Will be doing it in a few weeks