my diy pv set-up

Xringer · 11-14-09, 10:01 AM

I do not have the schematics. But, looking at the block diagrams, the only thing I see using AC is the Power Relay (230vac).

Maybe the Crankcase heater is using AC too, but even if it is, it's likely not 120vac.

My guess is the power supply is made to be used in countries where they
only have 230vac.. (50hz too) 120vac would not be available.
They just change the labels for the local language..

After looking at this picture and realizing that I'm running 244 VAC RMS right now,
maybe I should be using 15A breakers, instead of 20A .?.
Locked rotor drawing 17.5A and using 20A breakers can't be good..

Edit: 9/13/2010
Shortly after noticing the Locked Rotor current, I changed the breaker to a dual 15A.

11-14-09, 10:01 AM	#33
Xringer Lex Parsimoniae Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Woburn, MA Posts: 4,918 Thanks: 114 Thanked 250 Times in 230 Posts	I do not have the schematics. But, looking at the block diagrams, the only thing I see using AC is the Power Relay (230vac). Maybe the Crankcase heater is using AC too, but even if it is, it's likely not 120vac. My guess is the power supply is made to be used in countries where they only have 230vac.. (50hz too) 120vac would not be available. They just change the labels for the local language.. After looking at this picture and realizing that I'm running 244 VAC RMS right now, maybe I should be using 15A breakers, instead of 20A .?. Locked rotor drawing 17.5A and using 20A breakers can't be good.. Edit: 9/13/2010 Shortly after noticing the Locked Rotor current, I changed the breaker to a dual 15A. Last edited by Xringer; 09-13-10 at 07:54 AM.. Reason: mod made