Dedicated Lines - Sub panel or no?

I am trying to find A transformer I can switch on and off. I am in the trade but it is taking a while to locate. A UPS could work but the last one I tried did not sound good.
I too had GFI outlets. Mine will be in the basement about 20' away.

Transformers are like motors in that they can take 3 times the current at start-up. Maybe oversize the breaker and use a 3 phase starter with overloads. I've been installing Telemanique's recently because of the price and simplicity.

BTW, found the term for draw under no load is called "exciting current".

Wow, what a great thread. I can't do any of things suggested here due to being a renter, and not sure even how long I'LL be in my current location. But I'm looking to buy an apartment within the next 18 months, and at that point can really investigate an serious power delivery system.

For now I'm lucky I have found in our new place 1 dedicated 20 amp line with only 1 outlet wired to it. (I switched it to Oyaide R1)

When I am an owner, I would also like to try opening the wiring connections to the breaker box, and the breaker connections to the bus themselves, clean them with Progold and coat them very lightly with Quicksilver Gold.

I use Quicksilver on the in wall 10 gauge wire before inserting the wire into the Wall outlet, and when making extension cords, gang boxes, etc.

I can't compare the benefits of using Quicksilver on the power connections, but on the internal connections of an output section of an amplifier, I heard significant improvements after using Quicksilver.

Ngjockey,
I tryed the a started also at the time. The starter held just the breaker still tripped, it was a 50 amp breaker. I think I will have to try fuses. I can get fuses that will hold at 8 times the inrush. Costly they will be. I am also thinking of putting on a Line Reactor, it will slow down and or eliminate other issue with electrical power. I use then i my trade to stop unwanted noise from going into or out of a VFD.

Just an idea, but how about a motor start capacitor (over 70 mfd) or two and a relay on the secondary side to shut it/them off (for lack of a centrifical switch).

I've also heard of somebody using motor caps in series to block DC offset, which can cause saturation, but I have no idea of the sizing.

Haven't used a Line Reactor but I'm considering options for one site that's been mysteriously chewing up gas valves and ignition modules.

Frankly, I'm having trouble understanding how you've had so much trouble and the numbers you've got. I do remember when I first started experimenting with power transformers and building a TVC (transformer volume control) line stage at the same time. It's a wonder I didn't pull out all my hair. It was like living in a houseful of women, with sychronized cramps.
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