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  1. G744

    MEP-804B - New to me, I have a few questions

    Let's be clear: With the engine running, you have +24 on the DISCONNECTED alternator leads other than the ground one. If yes, bad alt. If no, bad circuit somewhere. That test is import in diagnosing the alternator status. The fat wire should be hot anytime the engine is running. The skinny...
  2. G744

    MEP-804B - New to me, I have a few questions

    If that shunt is for the panel charge ammeter, an open shunt will not only not allow battery charging, but will ruin the ammeter as well. DDG
  3. G744

    MEP-804B - New to me, I have a few questions

    In other words, N. Tesla was right! DDG
  4. G744

    MEP-804B - New to me, I have a few questions

    In your case, don't think of it as a 3ph panel. Think of it as an easy way to break out each leg, and size up your loads so as to keep them fairly balanced within 30% or so. If you don't already have one, buy a good clamp-on ammeter to make your determinations on each circuit. DDG
  5. G744

    MEP-804B - New to me, I have a few questions

    You really don't need a transformer. Our house is grid fed with 120/208 3 phase wye. 120V loads (single breakers) are fairly balanced. The 208V single phase loads (dual breakers) like H2O heaters, stove, oven, all perform just fine, even tho they were rated for 240V. Our HVAC system uses...
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