Re: [RE-wrenches] Trace T220

2016-10-25 Thread Allan Sindelar
Ron, Shooting from memory here... the T220 was rated at 2800 watts max, as compared to the later T240, which is rated at 3900 watts continuous. At 240 VAC 2800W is just a bit over 10A. Given that use as a balancing autotransformer for a generator is continuous duty, this capacity rating is

[RE-wrenches] Trace T220

2016-10-25 Thread RM You
Hi Wrenches, looking for help from someone who remembers the old T220 Autotransformer from Trace. I have a used one and it came with built in 15a fuses which seem small. I’m wondering if the size of the transformer actually changed with the T240 subsequent version or if the 25a breakers in the

[RE-wrenches] Outback Mate 3 and Hub: Questions and warnings

2016-10-25 Thread William Miller
Friends: I recently managed to blow up a Hub 10.3. We are using Beldon 600 Volt rated Cat-5 cable and it is a bear to make up on RJ45 connectors. It seems I managed to short at least two of the leads. Apparently there is no overcurrent protection in these hubs. I saw a rather sizable spark