[BC] Transformers needed

[R A Meuser]

Actually HERE is the link, sorry

http://www.hammondpowersolutions.com/docs/product/htp-07%20section%207.pdf


R A Meuser wrote:
> Bill here is a link for 10:1 transformers. They look like they could be 
> perfect for your needs. Just talk to the manufacturer about running them 
> at higher voltage. I am fairly sure you can do it.
> 
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> Bill Sepmeier wrote:
> 
>> Just considering the options ... 480/600VAC would lose less than 2% on 
>> #12 gauge.  It looks like I'll probably go with something along the 
>> line you detail, though ... transformers in the range I'd like just 
>> aren't all that common anymore.  This has turned into something of a 
>> mad scientist project out here .... I calculated the return on 
>> investment recently and I don't think my kids will olive to see one!  
>> But, it's my hobby-turned-business, so it doesn't matter...
>>
>> Frankly, the best ROI on any of this technology I've put in so far by 
>> FAR is the solar thermal ... and that "free" tank of 150 F water every 
>> day makes for much longer and more enjoyable showers!  I don't 
>> understand why every home in the country doesn't have solar hot water. 
>> It's so easy....
>>
>> B
>>
>>
>>
>> At 07:29 AM 10/25/2007, you wrote:
>>
>>> not to rain on your idea here, but is it really worth the effort and 
>>> cost of the
>>> transformers vs the cost of larger wire ?
>>>
>>> I make the current to be 8.33 amps per leg
>>>
>>> using 10 amps for ease of figuring, and a conservative 2% voltage 
>>> drop max, then # 1 wire
>>> would work as it has 0.1239  ohms per 1000 ft
>>>
>>> if you can live with 4 % drop, then # 6 would work out
>>>
>>> since you are using six phases, you might want to consider using a 
>>> pair of service
>>> entrance 'triplex' cables (as used for 3-phase POCO pole-to-meter) 
>>> for this, any
>>> electrical supply house can give you a price on this (and probably 
>>> cut you a deal if you
>>> buy two 1000-ft rolls at once)
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