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Re: Charge controller output current vs input current
I'm using a morning star 30 amp charge controler. I power it with solar panels obviously, but I also will use a custom made solar panel substitute, a 21v power supply that mimics "12v" sola…1 · -
Re: Reducing start up current on air compressor for off grid
I didn't invent anything. The purpose of this post was to show that reduced power motor starting is possible for most off grid electric motor driven eqipment.1 · -
Re: Reducing start up current on air compressor for off grid
I got my electromagnetic clutch and 4 pole motor powered compressor going. It's just hot wired together at the moment for testing. I ended up welding the motor foot to the motor body, the bolts were …1 · -
Re: Reducing start up current on air compressor for off grid
I got the motor and compressor on the base plate and found I needed a 56 inch drive belt. Which is much bigger than what's normally used on compressors. Everything else i have built uses 45 to 48 inc…1 · -
Re: Reducing start up current on air compressor for off grid
My 2hp 2 pole motor and magnetic clutch are here. I will be trying to get that going this weekend. My gustimate is the 2 pole motor will have an free spin full power starting inrush of around 15 amps…1 ·
