--- Robert Schaefer <rschaefe_at_gcfn.org> wrote:
> I have a converted VAX 6320 in the basement...
> My company is currently in the process of decommissioning a
> 20KW 480/277V generator. If I can rewire that to 208/120V it might just
> end up comming home with me to live.
What we did when we had VAXen in an industrial park in North Columbus
that only provided a 480V feed to tenants, was to go with a 2-drawer-
file-cabinet-sized transformer. Obviously, you'd have some loss
through another level of conversion, but it might be easier than
rewiring a generator.
> That and a small UPS will make me totally independant of the power grid!
But at what cost per kWH? Rates around here are well under $0.10/kWH.
Might even be as low as $0.07/kWH, off-peak (not summertime ;-) What
fuel source does that generator take?
-ethan
>
> Oh, hang on... The RA92 is plugged in to the top of the two externally
> available IEC plugs, just above the power cord, and fused at 10A.
> Perhaps
> Field Circus was out of 10A fuses, and it was replaced with an
> identical-sized 2A fuse? :)
>
> >
> > regards,
> > -Gunther
>
> Bob
>
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