kikilala_7277 0 Report post Posted July 26, 2014 Sorry for my ignorance. I am thinking to buy a big scale printer for use in my new HDB for my small business. However the supplier told me that I will need industrial strength electricity (2 x 240V single phase 16Amp power) for the printer. When I checked on the brochure, it shows per below:-Power consumptionMaximum: 4.8 kW maximum (only when warming up),Active: 2.7 kW, Powersave: 50 wattsPower requirementsInput voltage (auto ranging): 220 to 240 VAC (-10% +6%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 3 Hz), 15 A max per power cordMy flat is a new BTO with higher electrical loading of 40amps. I know that HDB flats have 220-240V. Does that mean that I can use this printer at home? Thanks for any advise you can give me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bepgof 20 Report post Posted July 26, 2014 Why not? 20A MCB is suffice for the job, if what you printed is true. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kikilala_7277 0 Report post Posted July 26, 2014 Ya. I thot so too but he showed me his printer which was indeed hooked up to big plugs. This is in his showroom at an industrial estate so I'm not sure is it because it's really needed or that's all he had at the showroom. Lol!! Now I'm not sure if I can buy it or not coz it makes no sense to rent an office in an industrial estate just for my small business. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bepgof 20 Report post Posted July 26, 2014 So long as incoming breaker wont trip, no earth leakage, no fire, why can't use?Normal 3-in-1 aircon needs 15A plug.You can install 20A isolator 3-pin power plug, no issue.Hot stamping printing? Brand?Maker?X-Y plotter?Dot-matrix printing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kikilala_7277 0 Report post Posted July 26, 2014 It's a printer that can print banners n such. HP26500. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pelect 3 Report post Posted July 29, 2014 It's a printer that can print banners n such. HP26500.This link gives you all the electrical requirements.You need two dedicated lines.http://www.regionalsupply.com/customer/resusa/customerpages/specpages/product%20information%20sheets/HP/HP%20L26500%20Site%20Preparation%20Guide.pdf Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kikilala_7277 0 Report post Posted August 6, 2014 Thank you for the info!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites