Re: MOT success

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Original poster: Terry Fritz <teslalist-at-twfpowerelectronics-dot-com>

Hi Aaron,

At 09:09 AM 1/30/2004, you wrote:
>Heck ya. I'll try and get some pics of the amprobe, and see what the voltage
>is. One leg carries about 90A and the other about 50A.

The power would be 120 x 90 + 120 x 50 = 16800 kVA in that case.  Shorted 
mots do about 30 amps typically, so I am a little surprised at the 90 amp side.


>Most houses are only on a 100A service. :-D

You may watch if the lights dim a lot.  It they don't the service is pretty 
strong with little resistance.  If the lights do dim considerably, be 
careful since something may blow.


>If you add circuits, do it right and get the correct rated wire. How big do
>you plan to add?
>
>Anyone want to sell me a variac cheap? :-D

I got one for free the other day.  Relative cleaning out garage...  But i 
don't have anything big enough for what you need.

Cheers,

         Terry