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    PV Immersion heater question

    On modern immersion heaters there are TWO switches. The normal one, which slips inside the immersion heater proper, the second is a small BLACK button near one of the connection terminals. This is a safety device, and if for any reason the normal switch contacts fail closed. the water would...
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    What kind of motor is this?

    Repulsion type,with brush gear and com, used on early type compressor needing good starting torque.
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    trying to understand 3 phase motor/capacitor installation

    Capacitors need testing at full working voltage , in the case of 240 volts its about 400, a digital multi meter is not suitable.
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    trying to understand 3 phase motor/capacitor installation

    With the supply disconnected short out the capacitor terminal. That little resistor is should do it for you, but they do fail and so do cap You have a DELTA connected 3 phase motor running on single phase, this arrangement is quite common in home workshops. The symptoms you describe suggest...
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    HELP 3 phase masonary saw wiring

    You have a phase down/missing, could be blown fuse or dirty contact in the starter. Disconnect the supply and test for continuity of all three phases through out. You will have to carefully press the contactor down to carry this out. Wiring within the terminal box looks OK
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    Funerals and you think plumbers earn a fortune

    Why not leave your body to medical research and or for transplants. Some one could use your own van to take you to the crem in and do a bit of adverting on the way. That would be head line news.
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    Looking for some learning literature for motors

    If you really want to really know about motors go to your library and take out Electric Motor Repair. Robert Rosenberg is the author. This book is full of circuit diagrams AC and DC, and is US based but relevant here in UK. Its expensive that is why I said got to the library, about £90...
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    What is the legal definition of an electrician?

    In days gone by after passing the G&G FTC 57 in Electrical Installations which took 5 years part time, one could obtain an electricians certificate from C&G, which I have.
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    Checking PFC capacitors.

    Using three Cts an ammeter and a make before break rotary switch you could have a permanent system for monitoring the KVAr. I respectfully suggest you have a second person standing by whilst you are carrying out live working using a clamp type meter with cabinet door open.
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    Inductance on lighting circuit

    This is due to unbalanced of three phases and a current flowing down the Neutral. That current times the conductor resistance equal the voltage you found, not unusual especial on rural over head line net works where different houses are fed from one of the phases and two are loaded and the third...
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    PV immersion controller

    Does any one know at what PV panel output (watts) does a immersion controller kick in. I'm looking for something around 500 watts if possible. Any advice gladly received. Ted
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    Solar Panel immersion heater automatic switch.

    Thank you trader9, not being the most competent on the computer I'll find it. Back to echase item 1, I switched off every thing connected up my watt meter to the heater element and using my clip on ammeter proved that the solar energy was going the heater. The capacitors are connected in SERIES...
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    Solar Panel immersion heater automatic switch.

    I have a home constructed controller for our PV system. Its basic but does work. I'm using three 400 volt, 55 micro farad capacitor with each controlled by a 24 volt dc, 25 amp relay. By selecting one in series with the immersion heater element we get approx. 400watts two 800 and three 1200...
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    KEW Snap 9 clamp type meter

    Thanks for the advice but I have already done so. Whilst it say type 9 when I click on it its all about much more modern types. Been a bit cheeky I've email Kyoritsu.
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    KEW Snap 9 clamp type meter

    I have been given an old KEW SNAP 9 clamp type meter which is in good condition. The three amps ranges are working OK. The meter should be able to measure amp, volts and ohms. There are 3 small sockets (about 4mm) for leads to enter, but no leads. If any one got a users manual for this meter...

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