I can see from one of the pictures that this is using switch-mode technology. If the load is too high, will it shut down, or limit the current?
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It limits. I have a device that pulls to much and it just stays warm, while only drawing max of 6 watts from the wall. I calculated this at 1.17 amp, which is as advertised. Used it a couple days at max (waiting for the 3 amp unit to arrive) and it didn't crap out.
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Neither. It melts in a ball of flame.Ummm... I dunno. My application is very low current.
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Well, by default the output current is 12 A. You could adjust under load. No load did not try. I hope I have helped a little. Juan Yaber
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This is just a load tester it tels you the volts and percentage of the battery. If you are looking for a cut off try a small arduino and prorgam it to shut off.
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I can't say for sure, but that current has to go somewhere. It might over-heat something in the line. But, at a max about 3 amps, it's probably ok. Think about why you want that switch in the first place. What is it going to do for you that the charge controller won't?
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Check the polarity of the connections, also check the load,too much will blow the fuse. It's to protect the inverter.If all else fails call the manufacturer.
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Good question, I haven't metered it to see how much it actually consumes to illuminate and manage the timer settings and such... I did refer back to the specs in the instructions pamphlet and it did not specific that.... the maximum load the switch can handle is 1800W but I know that's not what you're asking.
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This is a remotely operated switch. Rated for 15 amps. I use it to operate a relay and depend on the vehicle battery for power. Only power here is the battery in the remote to send the signal. It could be used to switch directly if the load was less than 15 amps. I personally would not trust it to hold up in switching a 15 amp load often and depend on a stout relay.
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Hi Im not sure, I think possible the only problem is meter monitors energy consumption, and the other function will work correctly, this is only a switch not a converter, I hope I HELP YOU
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I installed a switch between my power source and the socket to eliminate any current draw........ no problem !
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I don't know, but I used it for a dust collector, so I could use remote wired switched with lower current. It worked but bizzed very loudly when energised. I think it's designed to be energised only momentarily, may be designed to work with some sort of latching relay
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I have not come across that problem yet. we have had no reason to shut it down, and have had no loss of power due to outages. when this was installed for me in a large walk-in cooler, wine cooler, it took one month with the manufacturer to be up and running. Your best bet is to just email to the manufacturer. I worked with them on and off for a month making adjustments and they were absolutely phenomenal to work with.I think the coolbot was an excellent investment. you just need the right system to pair it with. again manufacture of was key with that.
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I'm not sure. There is a small device that is inline with the positive and negative 12v supply that regulates the voltage and can switch on and off power. I assume it is some sort of relay/potentiometer. I don't know where any excess power gets dumped, I think it's just not being used.
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As long as you have a way to reset it. It is a time delay on relay so when it gets power it does not turn on the load until the time selected delay is meet. You would need 2 timers and a relay with N.O. and N.C. contacts to make the circuit work.
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Not sure how you can tell. All I can report is that the one I bought works perfectly. I am using it to switch about a 12 amp item, an electric towel warmer, and it has never lost its program. There were some other reviews saying something about power sources in different parts of the US may have surges etc. that causes the problem, font know. I live in Birmingham AL, Alabama power division of Southern Company is the utility, no problems.
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If you draw too much current, it will blow the fuse. Otherwise it should run indefinitely.
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my thought is it will overload the capacity of the switch. both pumps would be on at the same time so I believe that will be too much. look at pumps wattage draw compared to specs of switch. good luck.
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Don't worry about it - they've invented these things called "fuses" that shut things off if they draw too much current......