Re: [TCML] saturable reactors

[Mddeming@xxxxxxx]

> One  more, please, re: mots for ballasting-  I've
> come across one mot  that's much bigger than any of
> my others. If one mot used as a ballast  is not
> enough to bring the current down enough, could I use
>  two? (I want to stay safely under 20 amp draw) If
> so, do I parallel  them, put them in series, or does
> it really make a difference?  
> 



Hi Neal,
 
    More inductance = lower peak current. Inductors add  in series, divide in 
parallel.
 
In Series L(tot)= L1+l2. In Parallel L(tot)= L1*L2/(L1+L2)
 
Matt D.



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