[farmerjohn1324]

I bought this transformer. I need it so I can run my well pump without requiring a generator. I attached a picture of how the well is hooked up currently with a plug to generator with L14-30 style plug.

The output 220v of this adapter are European and other international varieties. How can I adapt that to something I can connect to the well.

I'll disconnect the L14-30 and use the same wires.

I'm hooking the transformer up to temporary power pole.

 

[BRodgers]

What is the voltage at the temporary power pole?

 

[farmerjohn1324]

What is the voltage at the temporary power pole?

110volts

 

[BRodgers]

What is the HP of the well pump?

 

[farmerjohn1324]

What is the HP of the well pump?

1 horsepower

 

[BRodgers]

Honestly the transformer you have is not meant for the purpose you want to use it for. You would be better off getting something like https://www.grainger.com/product/ACME-ELECTRIC-Single-Phase-Transformer-4WUD8

 

[farmerjohn1324]

Honestly the transformer you have is not meant for the purpose you want to use it for. You would be better off getting something like https://www.grainger.com/product/ACME-ELECTRIC-Single-Phase-Transformer-4WUD8

What's the reason it wouldn't work? It's 3000W.

1 hp = 745W. So it should be able to handle even the starting power.

 

[Missouri Bound]

Honestly the transformer you have is not meant for the purpose you want to use it for. You would be better off getting something like https://www.grainger.com/product/ACME-ELECTRIC-Single-Phase-Transformer-4WUD8

That wouldn't work. That transformer requires a 240 volt input....he has 120V.

 

[Missouri Bound]

Where does the power on that power pole come from? Is it part of another circuit or wired directly to the panel?

 

[Missouri Bound]

I am not sure I understand your question.
Find a 240V plug that fits the transformer and wire it to the pump. I'm guessing you already know that.....right?
Take the transformer to an electric supply or big box store and find a plug that fits it. You know the rest.
It might work.

 

[farmerjohn1324]

Where does the power on that power pole come from? Is it part of another circuit or wired directly to the panel?

From the utility power lines.

 

[farmerjohn1324]

I am not sure I understand your question.
Find a 240V plug that fits the transformer and wire it to the pump. I'm guessing you already know that.....right?
Take the transformer to an electric supply or big box store and find a plug that fits it. You know the rest.
It might work.

The 240v plugs on this are European outlet and a weird "international combo" outlet.

Do you know how I'd attach that to wire?

 

[farmerjohn1324]

I am not sure I understand your question.
Find a 240V plug that fits the transformer and wire it to the pump. I'm guessing you already know that.....right?
Take the transformer to an electric supply or big box store and find a plug that fits it. You know the rest.
It might work.

Actually, the "International Combo" plug will allow a regular North American grounded plug to fit in it.

So now I need to find out how to make a whip to attach a North American plug to 10 gauge wire.

 

[seharper]

Honestly the transformer you have is not meant for the purpose you want to use it for. You would be better off getting something like https://www.grainger.com/product/ACME-ELECTRIC-Single-Phase-Transformer-4WUD8

Now I know what happend on Star Trek: Picard when the Romulans were clawing their eyes out. They saw that price!

If you need a real <= 5 KVA transformer, just hit Craigslist. They pop up there in the $100 neighborhood all the time.

OP, that thing you bought is not a "real" transformer, it's a Chinese cheater, and dangerous as all getout assuming water isn't around. I'm sure if water is around, that'll be fine somehow.

That wouldn't work. That transformer requires a 240 volt input....he has 120V.

Often, those cheaters are jumpable either way. A REAL transformer can simply be used in reverse.

The 240v plugs on this are European outlet and a weird "international combo" outlet.

Do you know how I'd attach that to wire?

Yes. Go to the hardware store and obtain a NEMA 6-15 socket, and a NEMA 6-15 plug. Make sure the 6-15 plug will actually fit in the "everything socket" - it really looks like it will.

Lop the existing cord about 1 foot from the generator plug end. On the pump side, install the 6-15 plug. Optional: On the generator side, install the 6-15 socket. Now you have the freedom to run it either way.

Actually, the "International Combo" plug will allow a regular North American grounded plug to fit in it.

So now I need to find out how to make a whip to attach a North American plug to 10 gauge wire.

DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT IT. Do not -- Do Not -- put an ordinary NEMA 5-15 plug on that 240V load.

It's disrespecting the Electrical Code, which I realize might only make you want to do it *more* lol. But you may get an expensive lesson if you do.

 

[farmerjohn1324]

Honestly the transformer you have is not meant for the purpose you want to use it for. You would be better off getting something like https://www.grainger.com/product/ACME-ELECTRIC-Single-Phase-Transformer-4WUD8

Now I know what happend on Star Trek: Picard when the Romulans were clawing their eyes out. They saw that price!

If you need a real <= 5 KVA transformer, just hit Craigslist. They pop up there in the $100 neighborhood all the time.

OP, that thing you bought is not a "real" transformer, it's a Chinese cheater, and dangerous as all getout assuming water isn't around. I'm sure if water is around, that'll be fine somehow.

That wouldn't work. That transformer requires a 240 volt input....he has 120V.

Often, those cheaters are jumpable either way. A REAL transformer can simply be used in reverse.

The 240v plugs on this are European outlet and a weird "international combo" outlet.

Do you know how I'd attach that to wire?

Yes. Go to the hardware store and obtain a NEMA 6-15 socket, and a NEMA 6-15 plug. Make sure the 6-15 plug will actually fit in the "everything socket" - it really looks like it will.

Lop the existing cord about 1 foot from the generator plug end. On the pump side, install the 6-15 plug. Optional: On the generator side, install the 6-15 socket. Now you have the freedom to run it either way.

Actually, the "International Combo" plug will allow a regular North American grounded plug to fit in it.

So now I need to find out how to make a whip to attach a North American plug to 10 gauge wire.

DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT IT. Do not -- Do Not -- put an ordinary NEMA 5-15 plug on that 240V load.

It's the same as wiping your butt with the Electrical Code, which I realize might only make you want to do it *more* lol. But you may get an expensive lesson if you do.

I'll see if the 6-15 fits. But what about this?


https://m.northerntool.com/shop/too...UPOoJ8BimTWSmd-aBWHJHwdRUj8XmBXEaAjFcEALw_wcB

 

[farmerjohn1324]

Honestly the transformer you have is not meant for the purpose you want to use it for. You would be better off getting something like https://www.grainger.com/product/ACME-ELECTRIC-Single-Phase-Transformer-4WUD8

Now I know what happend on Star Trek: Picard when the Romulans were clawing their eyes out. They saw that price!

If you need a real <= 5 KVA transformer, just hit Craigslist. They pop up there in the $100 neighborhood all the time.

OP, that thing you bought is not a "real" transformer, it's a Chinese cheater, and dangerous as all getout assuming water isn't around. I'm sure if water is around, that'll be fine somehow.

That wouldn't work. That transformer requires a 240 volt input....he has 120V.

Often, those cheaters are jumpable either way. A REAL transformer can simply be used in reverse.

The 240v plugs on this are European outlet and a weird "international combo" outlet.

Do you know how I'd attach that to wire?

Yes. Go to the hardware store and obtain a NEMA 6-15 socket, and a NEMA 6-15 plug. Make sure the 6-15 plug will actually fit in the "everything socket" - it really looks like it will.

Lop the existing cord about 1 foot from the generator plug end. On the pump side, install the 6-15 plug. Optional: On the generator side, install the 6-15 socket. Now you have the freedom to run it either way.

Actually, the "International Combo" plug will allow a regular North American grounded plug to fit in it.

So now I need to find out how to make a whip to attach a North American plug to 10 gauge wire.

DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT IT. Do not -- Do Not -- put an ordinary NEMA 5-15 plug on that 240V load.

It's disrespecting the Electrical Code, which I realize might only make you want to do it *more* lol. But you may get an expensive lesson if you do.

Bad news.

The 6-15p doesn't fit.

I may have to find a EU plug to make a whip out of.

 

[seharper]

Bad news.

The 6-15p doesn't fit.

I may have to find a EU plug to make a whip out of.

Yeah, any sort of Europlug, Schuko or a British BS1363 should do the job.

NEMA 6-15 plug says NOPE.

 

[farmerjohn1324]

Bad news.

The 6-15p doesn't fit.

I may have to find a EU plug to make a whip out of.

Yeah, any sort of Europlug, Schuko or a British BS1363 should do the job.

NEMA 6-15 plug says NOPE.

Do you know where I can buy one of those plugs that I can connect to 12awg wire?

 

[farmerjohn1324]

Bad news.

The 6-15p doesn't fit.

I may have to find a EU plug to make a whip out of.

Yeah, any sort of Europlug, Schuko or a British BS1363 should do the job.

NEMA 6-15 plug says NOPE.

I've seen a couple that are rated for 16amps, but the power coming from temporary pole is 20amp.

https://www.110220volts.com/ac-male...EpAstfVDQgBFWr7zI5K_v7Xo9NPCvyERoCTscQAvD_BwE

 

[seharper]

With receptacle sockets, what matters is the actual load the appliance would draw.

The British enforce that with fuses *inside* the plug!