[RE-wrenches] 2 stacked Schneider SWs run 53 Locked Rotor Amps Septic Macerator?

[Ray]

I have a macerator in my basement, I just measured it, and I was hitting 
roughly 1100 watts peak for 1 sec.  I don't know what the Hp rating is, 
but its 120 vac, so I'm guessing 1/2 Hp.   Do they have to have 2 Hp?  
That seems over kill. The one we have does a great job on a toilet, 
shower, and 2 sinks.

Ray Walters
Remote Solar
303 505-8760

On 7/22/19 8:26 AM, Jeff Clearwater wrote:
> Hey Esteemed Wrenches,
>
> So I recently built a power trailer with a single 4 KW (4048) 
> Schneider SW for a client with a moderate cabin lifestyle.
>
> But he lives on a high hill and even though his 2 HP Macerator is only 
> rated at 15 amps continuous that baby starts up with a whopping kick - 
> probably close to or at it's 53 Amps Locked Rotor rating.
>
> The SW has the following surge capability:
>
> SW 4048 Rated@ 240 Volts:
> Continuous - 15.2 Amps 3700 Watts
> 30 Minutes - 18.3 Amps 4400 Watts
> 5 Secs - 29.2 Amps 7000 Watts
> Max (100ms?) - 41 Amps - 9840 Watts
>
> Can I be confidant that 2 stacked SWs will start this baby?
>
> Any experience with similar macerators - or simply educated guesses?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Jeff
>
>
>
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