Hydraulic log splitter

[SpringHollow]

keep it for converting to electric if you have power nearby. It is much nicer to use my splitter after I converted it. Only takes 10 minutes or so to convert it back to gas if i so desire.

Ken

 

[ponytug]

How big an electric motor did you put on yours? How fast is the cycle time?
Just curious...

All the best,

Peter

keep it for converting to electric if you have power nearby. It is much nicer to use my splitter after I converted it. Only takes 10 minutes or so to convert it back to gas if i so desire.

Ken

 

[SpringHollow]

5 HP - I upgraded to a 16 GPM pump (was 11 GPM). It is a 20 ton splitter. The cycle time is pretty fast, much faster than with the 11 GPM pump on the gas engine. I did time it but I do not remember what it was. If I had to guess, I would say 8 seconds.

Ken

 

[300UGUY]

5 HP - I upgraded to a 16 GPM pump (was 11 GPM). It is a 20 ton splitter. The cycle time is pretty fast, much faster than with the 11 GPM pump on the gas engine. I did time it but I do not remember what it was. If I had to guess, I would say 8 seconds.

Ken

What kind of electric do you use for a 5hp electric? A 3/4 hp electric well pump needs a 30 amp breaker?

 

[SpringHollow]

The kind of electricity that comes from the electric company Sorry, I could not resist.

This is wired 240V so the amps are half of what it would be on a 120V circuit. I believe it is on 30 amp circuit. 3/4 HP on a 30 amp breaker sounds awfully high even wired 120V. Normally, I would expect a 1 HP pump to be on a 15 Amp circuit since they typically pull less than 10 Amps.

Ken

 

[LD1]

Look up how many GPM the PT's are, the more GPM, the faster the splitter. Also keep in mind that the GPM is usually at full throttle. If you idle down, it will be slower.

As to electric motors, general rule is 10 amps per HP @ 120v and 5 amps per HP @ 240v. So a true 5HP motor @ 240v should have a FLA rating in the 25ish range. But gotta watch motors. Some are listed as "compressor duty" 5HP motors, and are only 13-15 amps max. If you truly need 5HP, those arent the way to go.

A 3/4hp 110v motor should only be 7-8 amps. Certainly not 30. perhaps given the length of wire, it was up-sized to 10ga to minimize voltage loss, and thus the 30A is needed for that conductor size. Breakers arent meant to protect motors, rather the wiring.

 

[ernemats]

Some more questions . The in and out ports on the valve are 3/4 inch , currently there is a 3/4 inch hose on the in and 5/8 inch on the out port, should I replace the 5/8 inch hose with a 3/4 inch hose? The ydraulic cylinder is 4 inch and 24 inch stroke, bore is 1 1/2 inch and the pt 422 is 8 gpm and 2500 psi Also what kind of quick disconnect does power trac use?

 

[J_J]

The OUT hose should be the same size as the IN hose/port or larger.

However, an adapter will be cheaper to replace.

They were using Faster QD's.

 

[ernemats]

J.J. sorry but I got the way the hoses are reversed. The in hose is 5/8 inch and the out hose is 3/4 inch. The in hose has an adapter taking it from 3/4 to 5/8 inch where the pressure gauge is.

 

[J_J]

Out hose should be larger. Less back pressure.