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BFL13
Jan 30, 2022Explorer II
My PowerMax converters (100a, 75a, 55a) have all met and exceeded their amp ratings (103, 76, 56). There are two main reasons for not reaching converter rating:
1. Using #8 output wiring. Needs #4. Their instructions are not clear about that.
2. Low 120v input. It runs but at lower amps
EG my 75 runs at 76 off generator, but at 67ish on long #12 cord from stick house.
Same thing with my old Parallax 4455 I had some years ago. It did 55 amps on #8 but did 60 amps on #4.
The PowerMax units I have all ramp up their amps on start-up as seen on the Trimetric, so they reach max amps a tad after getting going.
1. Using #8 output wiring. Needs #4. Their instructions are not clear about that.
2. Low 120v input. It runs but at lower amps
EG my 75 runs at 76 off generator, but at 67ish on long #12 cord from stick house.
Same thing with my old Parallax 4455 I had some years ago. It did 55 amps on #8 but did 60 amps on #4.
The PowerMax units I have all ramp up their amps on start-up as seen on the Trimetric, so they reach max amps a tad after getting going.
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