Wrenches, would a outback E inverter, they are 50 hz 230 vac get a 2512E Fun times
On Wed, Apr 23, 2025, 2:44 PM jay via RE-wrenches < [email protected]> wrote: > HI Chris, > > It highly unlikely it’s 230v 50 hz exactly as it’s going to be related to > head and flow and the type of turbine. > It also is very likely a 3 phase motor. > Depending on the exact motor and turbine etc, the VOC vs working range can > be 2X+ > Hz also changes with rpm which is directly related to flow, height and > load. > With Iota’s you generally have to have a dump load to keep the hydro > working, as again depends on the type of hydro and motor you don’t want to > let it go VOC as the RPM just goes through the roof which would happen if > the battery is full and the iota is at its charge set point. > > You are going to need more info to be able to figure out which is the best > way to convert it. > With more info I can help you get the right parts. > > Ive done a number of hydros in Ecuador. > > jay > > > > On Apr 23, 2025, at 1:55 PM, Chris Daum via RE-wrenches < > [email protected]> wrote: > > Hey folks: > > I’m trying to assist a friend with a defunct hydro system in Ecuador; > actually, the hydro system is the only thing working. It’s (I assume > unrectified) output is 230VAC 50 htz and about ~500W, and they want to > step it down for charging a 12V battery bank. I’ve tried to get them to > look at other voltages but a lot of their loads are 12V, and this IS a very > primitive system. It’s in a rainforest so there is no solar resource to > speak of. They will be running some 120VAC 60 htz loads (like computers > and phone chargers) but they already have a bunch of DC led lights in place. > It gets dark there at 6 pm every night and the forest is so dense, > solar is not an option. > > Do you know of anyone that offers or can manufacture such a converter? This > is for a school and clinic that gets displaced from weather, equipment > failures and mercenaries. > > Feel free to contact me off list. > > Best, > > Chris Daum > Oasis Montana Inc. > 406-777-4309 or 4321 > 406-777-4309 fax > www.oasismontana.com > _______________________________________________ > List sponsored by Redwood Alliance > > Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org > > List Address: [email protected] > > Change listserver email address & settings: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > There are two list archives for searching. When one doesn't work, try the > other: > https://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List rules & etiquette: > http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm > > Check out or update participant bios: > http://www.members.re-wrenches.org > > > _______________________________________________ > List sponsored by Redwood Alliance > > Pay optional member dues here: http://re-wrenches.org > > List Address: [email protected] > > Change listserver email address & settings: > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/options.cgi/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > There are two list archives for searching. When one doesn't work, try the > other: > https://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ > http://lists.re-wrenches.org/pipermail/re-wrenches-re-wrenches.org > > List rules & etiquette: > http://www.re-wrenches.org/etiquette.htm > > Check out or update participant bios: > http://www.members.re-wrenches.org > >
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