Post by thread:[EE]: 20A GFCI 120V from Harbor Freight *PTP*

I don't know about the 240VAC bit. But #2 is easy. The trip mechanism requires that the current on one leg is exactly the same as the current on the other leg to within several mA. If you parallel them it's likely that one might supply more current and the other will return that current and they'll both trip, even if there isn't a ground fault. Back to the first question, the devices I've seen use coils and a relay to detect the fault. the coils and relay are likely the weak points for running at 240VAC. Either way, I wouldn't recomend it if you want to use them for their intended safety purpose. Get the right safety device - it's worth it. -Adam On 7/27/06, Gus S Calabrese <spam_OUTgscTakeThisOuTomegadogs.com> wrote: {Quote hidden}> I purchased a 20A unit for *PTP* ( play time project ) > AS I dive in and muck around and make my life span statistically > shorter ..... > I wonder... > 1) what would it take to change the voltage to 240VAC ? > 2) Is it possible ( in a reasonable fashion ) to parallel two > of these for 40A current ? > > > Gus S Calabrese > Denver, CO > 720 222 1309 303 908 7716 cell > Please include and do not limit yourself to "spam2006". I allow > everything with "spam2006" in the subject or text to pass my spam > filters. > > > > -

On 2006-Jul 27, at 09:10hrs AM, M. Adam Davis wrote: Get the right safety device - it's worth it. Thanks for all the information. The last statement you made is a public service announcement and I plan to ignore it. ( not to mention, what is the "right" level of safety and what is the "right" way to achieve it. Gus S Calabrese Denver, CO 720 222 1309 303 908 7716 cell Please include and do not limit yourself to "spam2006". I allow everything with "spam2006" in the subject or text to pass my spam filters.

On 7/28/06, Gus S Calabrese <.....gscKILLspam@spam@omegadogs.com> wrote: > > > what is the "right" level of safety > and what is the "right" way to achieve it. > The right level of safety would be enough not to kill you or inflict any irriverible damage. The right way to achieve that level of safety would be to utilize the right tools for the right job when concerning safety equiptment. Remember that your personal safety and that of others is paramount. I must admit that I do tend to forget that from time to time, especially when I get around to acting before thinking. Sean.

On 7/28/06, Gus S Calabrese <gscKILLspamomegadogs.com> wrote: > > On 2006-Jul 27, at 09:10hrs AM, M. Adam Davis wrote: > > Get the right safety device - it's worth it. > > Thanks for all the information. The last statement you made is > a public service announcement and I plan to ignore it. It was not meant as a public service announcement. It merely reflects my experience. I suppose I could have better stated it by saying something similar to, "If you need an electrical safety device to perform its intended electrical safety function, then you will typically have a better overall experience if you choose the correct component as opposed to trying to modify lesser rated components." And, of course, I'm merely sharing my opinion, which you are always free to ignore. > ( not to mention, what is the "right" level of safety > and what is the "right" way to achieve it. That's true - if you don't tell us what your intentions are then we certainly can't give you very good answers. Undoubtedly you have a much greater grasp of your needs than we do. GFCIs are very interesting though, so I am quite curious what you're doing with them. They could probably be used in all sorts of interesting ways... -Adam