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Quick question on Phase angle controller
Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2011 2:47 pm
by crankbait
I just finished my Phase angle controller using this wiring diagram and it works perfect I have a (AC 0-30 amp.) analog panel amp. Meter that I would like to use but don’t know how to wire it up, could someone please help?
Re: Quick question on Phase angle controller
Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2011 5:13 pm
by WalkingWolf
Put it in the black line and you should be fine.
Re: Quick question on Phase angle controller
Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2011 5:50 pm
by crankbait
Thanks Walking Wolf. I was thinking that would be right but when I'm not sure of something, I like to ask questions
Re: Quick question on Phase angle controller
Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2011 6:10 pm
by WalkingWolf
crankbait wrote: . . . . when I'm not sure of something, I like to ask questions
A good self-preservation trait when dealing with electricity.
Re: Quick question on Phase angle controller
Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2011 9:53 pm
by myles
Bear in mind though that these controllers regulate BOTH the current and the voltage.
You WILL get a useable set of information from the meter, so that you can duplicate settings on the next run. However, if you wish to actually calibrate your controller, you also need to measure the voltage between the element terminals and the current, at the same time.
Its not neccesary but some folks like to know how much power they are actually using.
