inverter overload (was transformer inrush) [RE-wrenches]

[Kirk Herander, VSE]

Allan,

True, but I'm also concerned about less surge headroom should the inverter
already be loaded down by both fridges running at the same time and a pump
turns on.

Kirk

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----- Original Message -----
From: "Allan Sindelar" <allan at positiveenergysolar.com>
To: <RE-wrenches at topica.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2004 5:15 PM
Subject: Re: inverter overload (was transformer inrush) [RE-wrenches]


>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Kirk Herander, VSE" <kirk at vtsolar.com>
> > 2) Use several current sensing relays to prioritize the pumps and
fridges.
> > For instance, if current is sensed on the septic pump circuit, the relay
> #1
> > will cut power to the well pump.
> > If current is sensed on fridge #1 circuit, relay #2 will cut power to to
> > fridge #2.
>
> Kirk,
> Normally fridges don't draw enough surge to warrant sequencing. I'd be
more
> concerned about the pumps. Start with the biggest surges as your dominant
> priority loads.
> Allan @+E
>
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