[RE-wrenches] DC circuit breakers in parallel

[Jonathan Hill]

Why not use one of Midnite's new 100 amp din breakers?

Jonathan Hill
Solar applications engineer
Solar Electric Supply
530-559-3781
solarjon at solarelectricsupply.com


On Feb 27, 2013, at 8:06 AM, "Larry Crutcher, Starlight Solar Power Systems"<larry at starlightsolar.com> wrote:

> Hello Wrenches,
> 
> I am installing a Classic 150 controller in an RV with potential 95 amps output at 12 volts. The customer has a Midnite DIN box and wants me to use it for the controller output. I am out of 150VDC breakers but I have two 60 amp breakers. Is it safe and reliable to use the 2 breakers in parallel for this purpose? I can pin the two handles together. There will be other circuit protection at the battery.
> 
> Thank you,
> 
> Larry Crutcher
> Starlight Solar Power Systems
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