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Can I run 4 wire twist locks and still have "thermals"? I've got a large box full of 3phase and 1phase twist lock plugs.
A) you will only need a single phase plug for input power to the converter box, the twist lock will not interfere with heater selection or use.
Is a "thermal" a fuse?
A)NO,Daryl. a thermal is a device that breaks electrical contact when the circuit is pulling too much current. they are also called heaters.
Is a "fused disconnect" a small sub panel with a circuit breaker?
A)Fused disconnect by definition uses fuses to disconnect an overloaded circuit. a breaker provides the same function but rather than have a replaceable overload it has a manually reset one.
I've got an Ohm Meter, a gift from an electronics guy many years ago, supposedly a good one. No idea how to use it, other than for continuity checks.
I'd like to get the Gisholt electrical problem resolved. Up until May I could run it all day without any interruptions.
A) Daryl you may want to take a look and an amp draw on the Gisholt motor, the thermal overload may be tripping if the motor gets too hot. Remember that as a motor heats up the windings inside are less efficient at carrying electricity, the more resistance the less performance is possible.
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Glad to hear she's up and running
how does she sound???
Have you attempted an amp draw test??
mike
A) you will only need a single phase plug for input power to the converter box, the twist lock will not interfere with heater selection or use.
Is a "thermal" a fuse?
A)NO,Daryl. a thermal is a device that breaks electrical contact when the circuit is pulling too much current. they are also called heaters.
Is a "fused disconnect" a small sub panel with a circuit breaker?
A)Fused disconnect by definition uses fuses to disconnect an overloaded circuit. a breaker provides the same function but rather than have a replaceable overload it has a manually reset one.
I've got an Ohm Meter, a gift from an electronics guy many years ago, supposedly a good one. No idea how to use it, other than for continuity checks.
I'd like to get the Gisholt electrical problem resolved. Up until May I could run it all day without any interruptions.
A) Daryl you may want to take a look and an amp draw on the Gisholt motor, the thermal overload may be tripping if the motor gets too hot. Remember that as a motor heats up the windings inside are less efficient at carrying electricity, the more resistance the less performance is possible.
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Wired her up.
After the dust cloud cleared from the motor vents (hmm... doesn't smell like smoke), she purrs like a kitten.
Thanks for your help!!
Daryl
MN
Glad to hear she's up and running
how does she sound???
Have you attempted an amp draw test??
mike