3-phase generator [RE-wrenches]

[David Palumbo, Independent Power & Light]

Hi Jeff,

I have used (twice in the past yr) an Iota 40 Amp 24v (set to bulk up to
29.6v) charger on the L2 of 120/240v generators with one OutBack FX2524T on
L1. Has worked very well. I have witnessed 85 amp charging from 6kw
generator.

David Palumbo

-----Original Message-----
From: Jeff Oldham [mailto:starpower4u at juno.com]
Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2006 3:50 PM
To: RE-wrenches at topica.com
Subject: RE: 3-phase generator [RE-wrenches]





You might also consider adding two additional battery chargers like the
Iota's to balance the phases. Christopher, what do you think about this w/an
Outback inverter? In my experience w/older Trace products this tactic was
frustrating as the auxilary chargers "fool" the inverter charger and as a
result the inverter charge rate drops by about 80% of what the Iota puts
out. I would see maybe 100A out of the Trace and add 75A from the charger
and then see a total of about 110A. Alone they would each make full output.
In the end you gained little for the expense. This may not be an issue
anymore as I've not added additional chargers to a system in a very long
time as the newer inverters do such a good job.
good luck,

-jeff o

>From the Solar, Wind and Hydro powered office of Jeff Oldham



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