[RE-wrenches] Rectifier

[Jay]

Hi Mac

All depends on how much power do you want out there?

Jay

Peltz power




> On Apr 17, 2020, at 7:08 AM, Glenn Burt <Glenn.burt at glbcc.com> wrote:
> 
> 
> How about a transformer at each end?
> Step up the voltage.
> 
> -Glenn
> Sent from my 'smart'phone, so please excuse typos and spelling errors.
> 
> ------ Original message------
> From: Mac Lewis
> Date: Fri, Apr 17, 2020 9:15 AM
> To: RE-wrenches;
> Cc:
> Subject:[RE-wrenches] Rectifier
> 
> Hi wrenches,
> 
> I've got a architect client with a sub-optimal power situation on one of the projects he is working on.  I'm running through a couple of scenarios that may work.  Its a ADU (accessory dwelling unit) that is about 1100' from power.  The farmer had taken it upon himself to bury some 4/0 a few years ago to run power out there.  Voltage drop is the big issue and its not going to pass the AHJ inspection.  We could just ditch the grid and go off-grid, but it seems like a shame to not tap into the grid resource.  Instead of dealing with the voltage drop, I was thinking it may make sense to rectify that low AC voltage input and parallel a smallish battery bank (size is yet to be determined), then use an off-grid inverter to serve the loads at good voltage.
> 
> I am looking for feedback on this concept.  What do you think?
> 
> Also, are there any recommendations for good quality rectifiers with wide input voltage window?  
> 
> Thanks in advance for your help
> 
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> 
> Mac Lewis
> 
> "Yo solo sé que no sé nada." -Sócrates
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