How to convert 230V to 400V

[blackbolek]

Hi everyone,

I want to install 400V HPS light (600W) on site without three phase supply.

I looked at step-up transformers and various inverters but I couldn't find one which takes 230V a.c. and gives 400V a.c. and is rated at minimum 0.6kW.

What I have found is this: http://www.amazon.co.uk/CLARKE-PHASE-CHANGER-2HP-Amps/dp/B006YLZFWW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1456166780&sr=8-2&keywords=230+to+400v+converter, however I would prefer something slightly simpler (without 3ph socket, voltage indicator and switches) preferably something I could mount in the box on the wall.

Could anybody recommend piece of equipment which would do the job?

 

[Murdoch]

why do you need such a light?

 

[bluetobits]

Hi everyone,

I want to install 400V HPS light (600W) on site without three phase supply.

I looked at step-up transformers and various inverters but I couldn't find one which takes 230V a.c. and gives 400V a.c. and is rated at minimum 0.6kW.

What I have found is this: http://www.amazon.co.uk/CLARKE-PHASE-CHANGER-2HP-Amps/dp/B006YLZFWW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1456166780&sr=8-2&keywords=230+to+400v+converter, however I would prefer something slightly simpler (without 3ph socket, voltage indicator and switches) preferably something I could mount in the box on the wall.

Could anybody recommend piece of equipment which would do the job?

2x 230v 400w HPS lamps. Far cheaper than that piece of kit. 

 

[blackbolek]

It's a supplementary growing light for the plants in the greenhouse. 

OK. Just for my curiosity (without any suggestions that it's easier to swap 400V light for 230V one), can anyone answer the original question?

 

[Murdoch]

How about this:

https://www.hydroculture.co.uk/600w-grow-light

 

[Andy™]

something to get the voltage upto 400v will probably cost more than new 230v control gear

 

[kerching]

It's a supplementary growing light for the plants in the greenhouse. 

OK. Just for my curiosity (without any suggestions that it's easier to swap 400V light for 230V one), can anyone answer the original question?

Trafford transformers

ask them to build you a 230/400 transformer to give min .6kVA

will it be cheap?

will it courgette

 

[ProDave]

Canabis Factory?

 

[Sharpend]

Well if it was a commercial nursery I'd expect that they'd already have 400v? Possibly a local nursery with one less light? 

 

[Rob_the_rich]

or

http://www.lumatek.co.uk/products/lumatek-pro-ballasts

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/361008174817?adgroupid=13585920426&hlpht=true&hlpv=2&rlsatarget=pla-131843261106&adtype=pla&ff3=1&lpid=122&poi=&ul_noapp=true&limghlpsr=true&googleloc=9045889&device=c&chn=ps&campaignid=207297426&crdt=0&ff12=67&ff11=ICEP3.0.0-L&ff14=122&viphx=1&ops=true&ff13=80

comes with spare lamp

 

[apprentice87]

Hi Blackbolek,

Can i tell you that the piece of equipment you have linked to ABSOLUTELY DEFINITELY WILL NOT WORK for what you want to do...

It is a contraption composed of capacitors to enable you to run 3 phase motors [after a fashion, glad they are not my motors] from a single phase supply..

what you need is something like...

http://www.airlinktransformers.com/chassis_mounting_toroidal_transformers/chassis_mounting_autowound_toroidal_transformers/AT01004/

Hope you know what you are doing though.....

john...

 

[blackbolek]

Canabis Factory?

Yes - I'm running cannabis factory with one growing light which I have stolen from local nursery (thank you Sharpend). Happy now?

 

[Rob_the_rich]

John, I just read the specs of your link and it beats mine hands down, it comes with 2x dish washers

 

[Sharpend]

Now that you've come clean you'll probably find a lot of help for generous donation!!

 

[blackbolek]

Hi Blackbolek,

Can i tell you that the piece of equipment you have linked to ABSOLUTELY DEFINITELY WILL NOT WORK for what you want to do...

It is a contraption composed of capacitors to enable you to run 3 phase motors [after a fashion, glad they are not my motors] from a single phase supply..

what you need is something like...

http://www.airlinktransformers.com/chassis_mounting_toroidal_transformers/chassis_mounting_autowound_toroidal_transformers/AT01004/

Hope you know what you are doing though.....

john...

Thank you John. This is exactly what I was looking for. Cheers.

 

[apprentice87]

John, I just read the specs of your link and it beats mine hands down, it comes with 2x dish washers

Yep, and it is a third of the price too!!!

john..