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jrnymn7
Jun 26, 2015Explorer
Perhaps it's a bit like comparing a cheapowatt ps to a megawatt or meanwell?
If there's no current limiting protection, then the OP best take care not to go beyond the unit's duty cycle. In fact, many bench power supplies are rated at peak amps, not continuous duty amps. I think it's the megawatt that says right by its connections that it's duty cycle is ~90% of it's rating.
yes, here it is:
S-350-12
In the case of solar charge controllers, perhaps all the mfg would have to add to their literature is "peak" after the amp rating, with an asterisk pointing to a side note regarding the nec compliance of 25%.
If there's no current limiting protection, then the OP best take care not to go beyond the unit's duty cycle. In fact, many bench power supplies are rated at peak amps, not continuous duty amps. I think it's the megawatt that says right by its connections that it's duty cycle is ~90% of it's rating.
yes, here it is:
S-350-12
In the case of solar charge controllers, perhaps all the mfg would have to add to their literature is "peak" after the amp rating, with an asterisk pointing to a side note regarding the nec compliance of 25%.
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