todoned Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 Anyone using a surge protector for your induction forge? I'm worried about lightning taking out my much beloved but very expensive forge! -Tod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewed Posted May 24, 2011 Share Posted May 24, 2011 I don't have an induction forge, but I do have a lot of expensive electronics. If your going to go with a supressor, you will need to buy a good one. None of the 5-35$ wally world specials. Look more in the 50--150$ range. Unless you forge a lot during heavy storms, I would wire in a disconnect box, or just unplug it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todoned Posted May 25, 2011 Author Share Posted May 25, 2011 I have it wired directly to a 60 amp breaker right now (mine is 15KW from Grant)... I'm curious what others do. I suppose I could get a 50amp plug and just plug it in and unplug, and figure the plug can take 60amps from time to time... not a bad suggestion... -Tod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewed Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 You could just flip the breaker. After a quick google search 60amp surge suppressors are pretty pricy. I would go with a disconnect switch. Something like: http://www.grainger.com/Grainger/SIEMENS-Air-Conditioning-Disconnect-6GNH0?Pid=search But like I said, that is just from an electronic view. I'll let people with induction forges chime in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Sells Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Breakers are not on /off switches, and they wont last long, and may not even keep working as a breaker, if used that way. in addition to a code violation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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