PANEL MOUNTED POWER SUPPLIES!
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Re: PANEL MOUNTED POWER SUPPLIES!
It sounds like you want to put 3 power supplies in parallel. Is this correct? It is generally a bad idea to put power supplies in parallel unless they are specifically designed for that use. The reason is that if one produces a slightly different voltage, a large current will flow from one supply through the other supply. The results could be very bad to say the least.
The only code reference I can think of off hand that might apply would be the requirement to install equipment per the manufacturer's instructions. Unless they say you can parallel their power supplies, I wouldn't suggest it.
Steve
PS. Power supplies designed to be placed in parallel would have some type of feedback to track the voltage of the other supply and keep the difference to a very small amount.
It sounds like you want to put 3 power supplies in parallel. Is this correct? It is generally a bad idea to put power supplies in parallel unless they are specifically designed for that use. The reason is that if one produces a slightly different voltage, a large current will flow from one supply through the other supply. The results could be very bad to say the least.
The only code reference I can think of off hand that might apply would be the requirement to install equipment per the manufacturer's instructions. Unless they say you can parallel their power supplies, I wouldn't suggest it.
Steve
PS. Power supplies designed to be placed in parallel would have some type of feedback to track the voltage of the other supply and keep the difference to a very small amount.
Re: PANEL MOUNTED POWER SUPPLIES!
there is a company that makes a 100,125,... up to 250 amp power supplies. the 125 amp unit if memory serves me correctly is $ 1,600 each 12 wk delivery. e-mail me and i will forware the information to you. i am on vacation this week & just happened to be at a computer.
there is a company that makes a 100,125,... up to 250 amp power supplies. the 125 amp unit if memory serves me correctly is $ 1,600 each 12 wk delivery. e-mail me and i will forware the information to you. i am on vacation this week & just happened to be at a computer.
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