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ge:heaters [2024/01/25 21:08] Alan Sheage:heaters [2024/01/25 21:23] (current) – [Clothes Iron Heater Solution] Alan Shea
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   * Strip the base plate from two 1000W / 230VAC clothes irons   * Strip the base plate from two 1000W / 230VAC clothes irons
-  * Drill & bolt the bases to each side of the generator mounting foot/frame +  * Drill & bolt the bases to each side of the generator mounting foot/frame -- avoid the heating element.  
-  * Connect in series to 230VAC. +  * Connect both irons in series and then to 230VAC. 
   * If possible, save the indicator light from the iron and mount it so that it is visible when power is connected to the heater to confirm proper operation.    * If possible, save the indicator light from the iron and mount it so that it is visible when power is connected to the heater to confirm proper operation. 
  
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 Operating at half voltage reduces power to 25% Operating at half voltage reduces power to 25%
   * Two 1000W irons in series @ 240V = 500W total, 250W each.    * Two 1000W irons in series @ 240V = 500W total, 250W each. 
ge/heaters.txt · Last modified: 2024/01/25 21:23 by Alan Shea