The ELSPRO POWERSTATION in the practical test

The ELSPRO POWERSTATION during socket welding with the “Friamat Prime”

The performance of the ELSPRO POWERSTATION in combination with a “Friamat Prime” socket welder was tested in a comprehensive practical test. The aim of the test was to determine the suitability of the POWERSTATION for demanding applications such as socket welding on construction sites or in remote areas without a direct power connection.

Test setup and implementation
The ELSPRO POWERSTATION (2,000 W continuous power, 4,000 W peak power) was combined with the socket fusion unit for the tests (see photo). The pipe diameter was 110 mm.

The welding process began with a short-term power consumption of around 2,100 W for 2-3 seconds, which slightly exceeded the continuous output of the POWERSTATION. Despite this brief overrun, there were no restrictions in operation. The POWERSTATION responded reliably and stably.

As the temperature of the socket increased, the power consumption was reduced to approx. 1,500 W. The welding process ran smoothly and after just over 2 minutes the pipe connection was successfully made.

Results and findings
Power stability:
The ELSPRO POWERSTATION was able to handle the initial peak load of 2,100 W without any problems, which underlines the robustness and flexibility of the mobile power supply.

Efficiency:
During the welding process, the power consumption decreased as the socket temperature increased, so that only 1,500 W was required for the majority of the welding process.

Capacity:
After the welding process has been successfully completed, the POWERSTATION still has 97% of its remaining capacity. This means that a significant number of welding processes are possible with a full charge, which emphasizes the efficiency and endurance of the POWERSTATION.

Mobility and flexibility:
Thanks to its compact design and mobility, the ELSPRO POWERSTATION is ideal for use on construction sites or in places where there is no direct power connection. It offers both flexibility and independence from fixed mains power sources.

Conclusion:
The ELSPRO POWERSTATION impressively demonstrated its high performance and energy efficiency in the test. It mastered the requirements of socket welding effortlessly and is therefore ideal for pipe installation and maintenance, especially in mobile and hard-to-reach areas.

Supplement to the practical test:
Following the test run with a POWERSTATION, the necessary ambient lighting was discussed. To ensure sufficient Light for welding work, a large-area luminaire with 500 W and an LED spotlight with 70 W should also be connected.

To ensure the increased output of 2,570 W, two POWERSTATIONs were coupled together. This parallel connection allows the continuous output to be increased to 4,000 W. The mobile ELSPRO solid rubber distributor HILDEN (art. no. 1310052 ) was used for the safe operation of several consumers at the power station.

Simone Leuchten
Chris Ribjitzki