{"product_id":"red-arrow-tran5-transformer-with-2x16a-sockets-1x32a-socket","title":"Red Arrow TRAN5 Transformer with 2x16A Sockets \u0026 1x32A Socket","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed Arrow TRAN5 5kVA 110V Portable Site Transformer with 2 x 16A and 1 x 32A Sockets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed Arrow TRAN5 5kVA Portable Site Transformer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a heavy-duty \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e230V to 110V construction transformer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e designed for professional electricians, builders, contractors and tradespeople who require a higher-capacity 110V power supply for tools, equipment and temporary site lighting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5kVA intermittent rating and 3kVA continuous rating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the TRAN5 provides significantly greater capacity than smaller portable site transformers. It features \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo 110V 16A sockets plus one 110V 32A outlet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it particularly useful where contractors need to supply larger 110V equipment or multiple compatible loads from one transformer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeavy-Duty 5kVA Site Transformer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe key selling point of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed Arrow TRAN5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is its higher \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5kVA rated capacity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis makes it a stronger option for demanding construction applications where a smaller 3.3kVA transformer may not provide sufficient intermittent capacity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe TRAN5 is designed for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eintermittent power-tool use and lower continuous loads such as site lighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it suitable for professional construction environments where reliable 110V power is required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3kVA Continuous Rating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn especially important specification is the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3kVA continuous rating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough TRAN5 is described as a 5kVA transformer, the full 5kVA figure applies to intermittent operation. For equipment that will remain running for extended periods, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3kVA continuous capacity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the figure that should be used when assessing the connected load.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis makes TRAN5 particularly useful for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elarger temporary lighting systems, multiple lower-power devices and other continuous 110V loads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, provided the total demand remains within the manufacturer's limits.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e230V to 110V Step-Down Transformer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Red Arrow TRAN5 accepts a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e230V AC 50Hz supply\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and converts it to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e110V output\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for compatible site equipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis makes it highly relevant for contractors who have access to a standard mains supply but need to operate equipment designed for a 110V construction-site system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTypical searches include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e230V to 110V transformer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e240V to 110V transformer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e110V construction transformer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5kVA step-down transformer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esite transformer for power tools\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo 110V 16A Sockets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTRAN5 provides \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo 110V 16A outlets\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, allowing compatible standard 16A site tools, lighting and equipment to be connected.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis makes it useful for electricians and contractors who need more than one 16A output point from the same transformer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combined load still needs to remain within the transformer's rated capacity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDedicated 110V 32A Socket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe biggest practical advantage over smaller transformers is the additional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e110V 32A outlet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis makes TRAN5 particularly relevant for customers specifically searching for a:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e110V 32A transformer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5kVA transformer with 32A socket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eheavy-duty site transformer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e32A construction transformer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 32A connection allows the transformer to accommodate compatible higher-demand 110V equipment that cannot use a standard 16A plug.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for Larger 110V Site Equipment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe TRAN5 is designed for demanding professional environments where contractors may need to supply \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elarger tools, heavy-duty site equipment or several compatible loads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe exact suitability depends on each item's running load and start-up demand, so contractors should always compare equipment specifications against the transformer capacity before use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for Temporary Site Lighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed Arrow also specifically identifies \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elower continuous loads such as lighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as an intended application.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe TRAN5 can therefore be useful for larger temporary lighting systems using compatible:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e110V LED site lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efestoon lighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA-frame lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eglobe lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esite bulkheads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etripod lighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etemporary work-area lighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3kVA continuous rating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, TRAN5 provides considerably more headroom for continuous lighting than the smaller TRAN3.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30-Minute Intermittent Duty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp 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\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecentre-tapped-to-earth 110V output\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a common configuration for professional UK construction-site power systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis helps distinguish TRAN5 from simple consumer step-down converters or travel transformers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt also creates useful trade-search relevance for phrases such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecentre tapped earth transformer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCTE 110V site transformer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResettable Thermal Overload Protection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTRAN5 includes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eresettable thermal overload protection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis built-in safety feature helps protect the transformer if excessive loading or overheating occurs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf the protection operates, the connected load and operating conditions should be checked before resetting the unit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTough GRP Housing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe transformer is enclosed in a durable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGRP housing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e designed for construction and professional work-site environments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn integrated carry handle helps with transportation despite the larger size and weight associated with a 5kVA transformer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIP44 Site Protection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTRAN5 is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIP44 rated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, providing protection against splashing water and solid objects larger than 1mm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis makes it suitable for appropriate site environments, although IP44 should not be described as fully waterproof.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIK07 Impact Resistance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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