Will i have electrical problems if my neighbour installs a lift

Discussion in 'Electricians' Talk' started by nicehat, Aug 4, 2015.

  1. nicehat

    nicehat New Member

    I'm not a builder/electrician but need some advice! I live in an average semi. My neighbours want to install a lift because one of them has problems going up the stairs. It will run alongside the wall of my child's room.

    A friend tells me our electricity could dip whenever it's used.

    Am also worried about the noise of a lift going up and down at all hours - will it wake my kid up etc.

    Should I be worried?!
     
    nicehat, Aug 4, 2015
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  2. Phil the Paver

    Phil the Paver Screwfix Select

    I don't see how it could affect you in terms of your electricity supply.
     
    Phil the Paver, Aug 4, 2015
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  3. Lectrician

    Lectrician Screwfix Select

    Domestic lifts connect via a 13amp supply, very little load, inverter driven, no dipping supply.

    As for the noise? A little, but no noisier than say a kettle or microwave.
     
    Lectrician, Aug 4, 2015
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  4. malkie129

    malkie129 Screwfix Select

    No, I can't see it affecting your electrics.With regard to noise, I suppose it does depend on how solid your dividing wall is, but these things don't travel at the speed of a Tube train. :eek:
     
    malkie129, Aug 4, 2015
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  5. KIAB

    KIAB Super Member

    Domestic lifts are usually quiet.
    Either hydraulic or motor operation.
     
    Last edited: Aug 4, 2015
    KIAB, Aug 4, 2015
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  6. peter palmer

    peter palmer Screwfix Select


    What is so special about inverters, you see it mentioned a lot to do with air conditioning. I understand that an inverter converts DC to AC, if you already have AC available (mains) why would you need to go to DC so you can use an inverter to get back to AC?
     
    peter palmer, Aug 4, 2015
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  7. seen it all before

    seen it all before Active Member

    No
     
    seen it all before, Aug 5, 2015
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  8. Rulland

    Rulland Screwfix Select

    DC motors are usually much more 'controllable', via an inverter, soft start etc.
     
    Rulland, Aug 5, 2015
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  9. Lectrician

    Lectrician Screwfix Select

    Inverters can soft start (ramp the speed up slowly), so no switch on surge.
     
    Lectrician, Aug 5, 2015
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  10. nicehat

    nicehat New Member

    thanks so much for all the info
     
    nicehat, Aug 5, 2015
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