Re: (ET) DC-AC rotary converter heats the wires

[Rob Brockway <getractor yahoo com>]

I had the same problem with the plug.  No problem with the drill etc but the converter drew to much amps.  I ordered a new plug from Bill and have not had a problem since.

Rob Brockway

Christopher Zach <czach computer org> wrote:

> As discussed, the Elec-trak rotary converter is a nice thing. Maybe too 
> much of a nice thing because while it can put out a lot of power on the 
> AC side it's got a problem:
>
> It's burning up my socket.
>
> I smelled a bit of burning wire while using it and checked the E20. Sure 
> enough the two screws that hold the wire to the 20 amp Molex plug were 
> *HOT*. Which kind of makes sense as the wires are old and the 
> socket/plug is rated for 20 amps. According to my E-meters I was pulling 
> around 30 amps at full load which makes sense if you think 36*30=1080 
> watts and 900 AC
>  out the inverter (.9 efficiency).
>
> Still, that's a problem. Does this happen with other Elec-trak users? 
> Compared to this inverter, the drill and little tools are nothing. 
> Should I replace the socket with a new Molex? Clean and tighten? Or 
> should I just go to using 40 amp AMP connectors like I do for other good 
> sized accessories?
>
> Chris
>
>
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