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Russ
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12v stuff is for cars, boats & bikes. I'm a 24 volt solar kinda guy. "Well grounded" maybe a stretch but appreciated the upgrade.
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Hook
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Here is the "Green Hornet" Russ, generating enough electricity to run the toaster and the blender for his killer colonic smoothies for breakfast.
Go, Greengo, Go.................
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Russ
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Sheeze, I hope he rents out cuz I'm deadly frightened of ANYthing remotely appearing like exercise. Only if colon juice maker does Margaritas.
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Woooosh
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For our chronic low voltage problem I have FOUR UPC devices, all made by the company APC. They have several models- depending on how much you are
plugginin to them. I even have one I use for my fridge. For me the units provide clean stable power to proplong my electornice life. They also keep
my security system up and running for an extar half-hour if a crook kills the power supply at the house.
"instantly adjusts both low and high voltages to safe levels, so you can work indefinitely during brownouts, saving the battery for power outages when
you need it most."
http://www.apc.com/products/family/index.cfm?id=22
[Edited on 2-13-2009 by Woooosh]
\"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing\"
1961- JFK to Canadian parliament (Edmund Burke)
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rob
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Here at Rancho la Aguja on the Pacific, we have the only power line to the beach for about a hundred miles in either direction - it's a long and
fragile thread . . .
Last year we had a series of power outages (usually blowing the "cuchillos" or knife fuses up on the poles) but only after frying the fridge and stove
computers (now protected by GFCI/voltage regulators from Home Depot).
Turns out the cause was faulty grounding. CFE explained to me (it was an interesting conversation because every time I get a tenuous grasp on one set
of Spanish volcabulary - like fishing or building - something like voltage variance physics turns up) that rural systems here do NOT have a neutral
line - they just deliver 3 phases of live current (in our case at 13,800 volts).
To provide the ground reference (any electrician reading this stop me anytime), copper rods are hammered into the ground and become a local ground or
neutral reference. If your ground doesn't work, you start getting voltage surges (wild fluctuations is a better word) until something finally blows.
After about five visits of increasing technical seniority, CFE fixed the problem, and we now have a fairly steady 130v.
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Hook
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Yeah, 125-130 seems the norm where we are, at least at this time of year when no one is running air conditioners.
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Dianamo
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how do I choose a voltage converter?
I wanted to see what other Nomads had tried as a surge protector when I found this post. After reading this post, I think I need a voltage converter,
but I have no idea which one I get. Any suggestions?
Minds are like parachutes...they only function when open!
\"The price of apathy is to be ruled by evil men.\" - Plato
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Dianamo
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Step up and Step Down Voltage Converter with Regulator
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Hook
What devices under that subheading should we be looking at? Voltage regulators? Line voltage regulators? Super isolation transformers? Mitigating
transformers?
I'd like something that will protect my entire property; RV outlet, garage and house from high/low voltage as well as fluctuations in the power
frequency. Total power draw, IF everything was running at once might be around 80 amps. |
Hook...Santiago...It will most likely will be Voltage Regulators, Line Vltg Regs. or an auto transformer. But I would call them up and explain your
situation / power needs and any issues you are having with local power quality. They are very helpful in suggesting the equipment you would need.
Usually off-the-shelf equipment is sold in kVA steps (e.g. 10, 25, 50, 100) so something just above your calculated needs would probably be in stock.
Hammonds website has some load calculators and formulae to determine your kVA requirements. There is also the issue of what CFE will allow. If your
eq. is down stream of your main ckt. breaker...probably not a problem. If your want it installed on CFE's equipment, obviously you'll need CFE's nod.
Equipment to stabilize frequency ?? - That may get pricey but Hammonds may offer something.
One thing about surge protectors... All they are supposed to do is protect for voltage spikes in the 115 volt range and on equipment limited to 15
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 After doing research regarding the previous discussion, I found these devices
"Step up and Step Down Voltage Converter with Regulator" that look like they would solve the problem.
http://www.220-electronics.com/Transformers/trans/simranreg....
Thanks for any comments or suggestions?
Minds are like parachutes...they only function when open!
\"The price of apathy is to be ruled by evil men.\" - Plato
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Bomberro
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Try using a Single Phase Line Monitor. We use one on our generator's automatic transfer switch. It can be set to switch at a range of voltages and
will stay in the switched position for a range of time. When the voltage is too high or low our gen comes on and we are switched from CFE to our own
power. Some have wired this device into a switch that just disconnects the home from CFE and then back again when the power is back within the preset
values. Google 'single phase line monitor' and have an electrician install one.
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