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10-27-2020, 05:08 PM #11
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Seamless transfer from main power to generator backup. How can I accomplish this?
Its the loss of power Im trying to eliminate. Not so much the transfer.
As for the automatic transfer, I like to set processes up so that they are executable by any person, whether I am around or not.
Because, as of now, the generator has never transferred over. It is a brand new install. When our power went down, we were out for 24 hours. Long story short, we had 2 months to prepare and the contracted companies dropped the ball.
So, I am looking to still improve for the next time, as I see a void that still needs to be filled.
They explained to me just now, we can put a ups solely controlling the 2 pole 40a, that feeds another set of breakers that control pumps 1-5, and 5-10. These are the only sensitive electronics not on a ups and it seems like a fairly simple process.
Thanks everyone for the guidance. Ill report back with new info as it becomes available and we discuss
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10-27-2020, 05:51 PM #12
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What you are looking for is a large scale Uninterruptible Power Supply. You would need one sized to the actual Electrical draw of your pumps and any other circuits that you need powered up until your Generator can kick in. These units consist of a power conditioner which automatically syncs the power with the grid (or Generator) and has a separate battery supply which can be sized to last a few minutes, to a few hours. The way the system works is the grid (or generator) power always is fed through the power conditioner (which helps protect all of your electronics) and if the grid power drops off, the batteries automatically (and seamlessly) supply power to all of your devices (via the internal Inverter) this also protects your equipment from brownouts. In your case the batteries would kick in for the 30 seconds you need until the Generator powers up, the power conditioner automatically syncs the power from the Grid or Generator.
You can size the system to supply only selected circuits in your station, or design it to supply all of your power requirements.
Another option which may be available to you is a stationary battery (like the Tesla Powerwall). I am not sure if this option is available without a complete Solar/Battery installation.
Based on your current losses, the Uninterruptible Power Supply would be well within your budget.
I have installed systems like this for Computer Systems and they are very reliable.David and Peggy
2019 Ford F350 Lariat, 6.7L Diesel, Dually, Long Bed
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10-27-2020, 05:56 PM #13
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Regarding battery replacement on the larger UPS Systems, the charging electronics on these systems really treat your batteries well. I only had to replace the batteries in the system I was responsible for one time, I believe the original batteries lasted four or five years.
David and Peggy
2019 Ford F350 Lariat, 6.7L Diesel, Dually, Long Bed
Running with 20k Reese Goosebox (Love It) and Ford Factory "Puck" system.
Stopping with 8,000 lb Disc Brakes and Titan Hydraulic over Electric Brakes system.
Powering all this fun with 1200 Watts of Solar, two Tesla, Model S, battery modules, 24 volt Victron Inverter.
2018 Solitude 310 GK
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10-27-2020, 05:59 PM #14
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10-28-2020, 12:52 AM #15
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Also since we seem to have some tech and IT guys here, maybe you can help with this also! I greatly appreciate any input you guys have.
I need a cheap server rack with 4 shelves basically. Something 20 tall should work great. I see them for about $80+shelves on Amazon. Is this about as cheap as they get?
I have 4 boxes that range between 12-16 wide and 1 3/4 tall to 3 tall.
These boxes run my pumps, network, register, and another to tie all together basically.
I want to clean them up very nicely stacked
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10-28-2020, 01:25 PM #16
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10-28-2020, 01:28 PM #17
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You cal also get wallmount server racks.
https://www.rack-solutions.ca/server...=racksolutions
This site is just for example. Shop around.
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