Trace Charge Controller Ratings [RE-wrenches]

Ray Walters remotech at taosnm.com
Sun Apr 28 17:47:14 PDT 2002


I use class T pullout disconnects from Boltswitch. UL listed, we make our
own enclosures. I know all of you UL freaks are cringing, but I cringe at
breaker only systems or the overpriced breaker + fuse option.
Why did everyone quit using the Boltswitch disconnect anyway?

Ray


>   "I am still wondering how Trace gets away with using only the
>   Heinemann breakers as primary protection. While the breakers are rated at
>   25,000 AIC for DC circuits, who wants their equipment to handle that
>   current for the delay time required to trip this breaker"
>
>I agree.  we always install a class T fuse right next to the positive
>terminal of the battery bank with about 8" long #4/0 cable.  Then we run to
>the Heinermann breakers in the Trace panel.  This also gives the added
>protection in case the battery box and inverter are located in different
>rooms separated by a wall, with much higher potential for cutting or a short
>between the battery box and the inverter dis-connect that could start a
>fire.

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