---------------------------------------------------------- AeroElectric-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Sat 12/26/20: 2 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 06:19 AM - Re: automatic switch (Ken Ryan) 2. 08:37 PM - Re: Magnetos (EfraimOtero) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 06:19:55 AM PST US From: Ken Ryan Subject: Re: AeroElectric-List: automatic switch Thanks Stu. I've been studying these switches. One thing I have not been able to discover is how much current an automatic utility disconnect transfer switch uses. I would like to know the answer to that question both for the grid connection and for the "generator" connection. I have found some spec sheets, but none of them have this information. I have learned that my application is probably what is referred to as utility-utility (rather than utility-generator) Another question I have not been able to answer is whether an automatic switch that is designed for a generator (which includes provisions for starting and stopping a generator) can be used in a utility-utility application, without a lot of hassle. On Sat, Dec 26, 2020 at 1:12 AM wrote: > Hi Ken; > They're available and called (appropriately) "automatic transfer switch." > They're generally used to transfer from utility current to emergency > generator current, but will work equally well in your application. There > are also "manual transfer switches," if you want to save some money. > Cheers! Stu. > > ------------------------------ > *From: *"Ken Ryan" > *To: *aeroelectric-list@matronics.com > *Sent: *Wednesday, December 23, 2020 6:11:44 AM > *Subject: *AeroElectric-List: automatic switch > > This is for a hangar home that is under construction, so it is relevant :) > > I am planning a small solar/generator powered emergency electrical system. > Three solar panels, a 4800 watt-hour lithium battery, charge controller and > an inverter/charger. > > It's function will be to run necessary equipment (boiler, unit heater, > well pump, refrigerator/freezer) in the event of a power outage. > > I have experience with systems like this from having built three campers. > But this is different in that I would like to have a switch that > automatically detects when the power goes off, and switches things over to > the alternate system. > > I know such switches exist, but I know nothing about them -- how they > operate, how to choose one, how to wire one into the system, etc. I would > appreciate any info people might have. > > Ken Ryan > > ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 08:37:43 PM PST US Subject: AeroElectric-List: Re: Magnetos From: "EfraimOtero" Its me again! I got my earthX battery and it really cranks! I also bought and installed new REM 40 spark plugs but again, no engine start! I will try the test suggested by Charlie England and see nor that goes!removing spark plugs and cranking with them toiuching the engine. I suspect the wire harness because I do hear the sharp clacking sound... Well see... -------- EfraimOtero Fisher Celebrity EX N500BC O200 COntinental Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=499825#499825 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message aeroelectric-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/AeroElectric-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/aeroelectric-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/aeroelectric-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.