Re: [Amps] Re: Step-start calculation...

[R.Measures <r@somis.org>]

On Nov 19, 2004, at 2:37 PM, Roy Koeppe wrote:

> About...
>
> "...What would be a suitable
> value of step-start R to limit the inrush current to 50A-rms?..."
>
>
> In this practical & real world, it would be 4.6 ohms.

Congrats, Roy.   The closest value in my junk box was 5.6Ωs.

2nd question:  What would the approximate inrush-I be without a 
step-start relay and resistor?

cheerz
> 73,   Roy     K6XK
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Richard L. Measures, AG6K, 805.386.3734.  www.somis.org

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