[RE-wrenches] DC circuit breakers in parallel

[Larry Crutcher, Starlight Solar Power Systems]

Hi Ryan,

There is a pin whole through each handle. If I connect the handles together with a pin, they can only be set or tripped as a set. So will this external "ganging" do the same thing? 

Thank you,

Larry Crutcher
Starlight Solar Power Systems



On Feb 27, 2013, at 9:44 AM, Ryan wrote:

Larry
Our 100 amp din rail is essentially 2 breakers in parallel. So in theory the 2 60 amp breakers "Could" work but. My concern would be that they may not be tripped at the same time where they are not internally ganged. I can't say "Go Ahead" but.

Ryan
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Ryan Stankevitz
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MidNite Solar Inc.
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On 2/27/2013 11:21 AM, Larry Crutcher, Starlight Solar Power Systems wrote:
> We are installing the system today and I only have 60amp in stock. Customer lives in CA and is leaving today after the installation.       
> 
> Larry Crutcher
> Starlight Solar Power Systems
> 
> 
> On Feb 27, 2013, at 9:17 AM, Jonathan Hill wrote:
> 
> 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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