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Forum Index : Electronics : Connecting DC breakers
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| nickskethisniks Guru  Joined: 17/10/2017 Location: BelgiumPosts: 458 |
Hello, Does it matter a lot how I connect DC breakers? I was doing some research for a redesign of my off grid powersystem. Turns out it does matter, so I need to turn it all upside down again in my head.  But wait current could be negative or positive in my system...help  Something to be aware of: Breaker on fire Edited 2021-03-17 00:01 by nickskethisniks |
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| brucedownunder2 Guru Joined: 14/09/2005 Location: AustraliaPosts: 1548 |
Hi Nickelnick, Yes, when Solar installations were sort of new , they bought out some DC breakers that disconnected both positive and negative lead. Was a bit confusing as they had + and - symbols at the top and bottom of the individual breakers. So the installer had to figure out which way the current flowed ... I downloaded from the net some fairly easy to understand wiring diagrams, if it helps you. (All to do with quenching the ARC that occurs in DC disconnect , with supposedly small rare earth magnets fixed adjacent to the breaker contacts) never did pull one apart ,but if someone has , post a picture, please. I'm still using mine , and have not had any problems(that I'm aware of ) ... So, read up all about them and try to digest how they tell you to connect . Bruce Bushboy |
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