Trace 4000 SW vs. 1HP 220v well pump [RE-wrenches]

[Jay Peltz, Peltz Power]

HI All,

I've use the outback pretty exclusily right now and am very happy on all accounts.

The transformer is easily installed and the fan too if needed.   Also seems like
the Tformer surges quite well in my applications.

my 2 cents,

jay

sunwise at cheqnet.net wrote:

> Chris Worcester wrote:
> >
> > Hi Scott,
> >
> > The Trace T240 doesn't have a good surge capacity and is continuous at 3900
> > W (last time I checked). Somebody correct me if I'm wrong, but I'd consider
> > the OutBack X240 with the fan kit that boosts it's continuous rating to 6000
> > W.
>
> Hey Chris and all,
>
> I haven't used Outbacks yet either, nostly cause I have just gotten used
> to the T240 (change can be hard).  I have used the Trace T240 in
> applications that were "close" and I turbo-charged them with a four inch
> muffin fan to come on with the generator.  Such a fan can be mounted
> inside the box at the right end blowing onto the transformer.  I
> wouldn't imagine this would meet code, but I believe it works well and
> is probably a good thing (cool is cool).
>
> Kurt Nelson
> SOLutions
>
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