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07-27-2011, 04:08 PM | #1 |
Not Yet Wild
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Charging Multiple 48v Carts
We run our hunting camp on a 15kW Diesel Generator. In as much I would like to charge up to 6 each 48v golf carts at a time. I plan to run a seperate dedicated line from the generator to a stand alone breaker panel (each charger having its own dedicated breaker). What size service (main breaker) do I need overall and what size should the individual breakers be? Thanks for any imput.
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07-28-2011, 02:09 AM | #2 |
JT!
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Re: Charging Multiple 48v Carts
post the specs of your chargers
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07-28-2011, 04:52 AM | #3 |
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Re: Charging Multiple 48v Carts
Each CC charger needs a dedicated 15 or 20 amp circuit/outlet . . .
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07-28-2011, 06:52 AM | #4 |
Happy Carting
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Re: Charging Multiple 48v Carts
Assuming AC power equal to standard 110 VAC you will need a 100 amp main supplied with a 2g wire and Six(6) 20 amp sub breakers feeding 6 separate outlets each on it's own on 12g wire direct from its breaker. Plug the carts in one at a time. Let each charger get started before plugging in the next... In design try to keep your 12g runs short as possible. Maybe set the main panel in the center and 3 outlets left and right of it? Do not tag one out let off of another. Each outlet must be wired back to the main panel for trouble free use.
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07-28-2011, 06:58 AM | #5 |
Gone Wild
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Re: Charging Multiple 48v Carts
They need about 8 amps each at the highest charge rate of 15 amps so will they be started at the same time or staggered
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07-28-2011, 07:05 AM | #6 |
Happy Carting
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Re: Charging Multiple 48v Carts
Everybody ready? One, two, three, PLUG! NOoooooo
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07-28-2011, 07:39 AM | #7 |
Gone Wild
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Re: Charging Multiple 48v Carts
Maybe a sub pannel would be best 220 @ 60 to 75 amps then you could make charge stations.
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07-28-2011, 08:03 AM | #8 |
Happy Carting
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Re: Charging Multiple 48v Carts
You are right 220 would be best. I was thinking generator, not GENERATOR. But 15K is big.
Somebody better be an electrician to set this up with proper grounding etc. |
07-28-2011, 09:51 AM | #9 |
Gone Wild
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Re: Charging Multiple 48v Carts
the NEC specifies the requirements for generators. right click, save as==> NFPA 70 ( NEC 2008 ) *127.4Mb*
i agree with scotty... if you are insistent on doing this yourself, at a minimum, have a electrician go over your work prior to firing anything off. at 15KW, one little mistake could be VERY costly / LETHAL! -sj |
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