Power connectors

[lschiavo]

The 1500V is over voltage. The operating voltage is not listed. Don't you wonder why?? You might want to activate it for more than 60 seconds.

What test is used for power rated components?

 

[kerklein2]

The 1500V is over voltage. The operating voltage is not listed. Don't you wonder why?? You might want to activate it for more than 60 seconds.

I'm no expert, but it seems that if the breakdown voltage is 1500V at 60s, that 240V continuous should be no problem.

 

[lschiavo]

I'm no expert, but it seems that if the breakdown voltage is 1500V at 60s, that 240V continuous should be no problem.

I think an email to Switchcraft would be the best way to know for sure. These components are intended for audio applications but that does not necessarily exclude them from a power application.

 

[shortyjacobs]

I think an email to Switchcraft would be the best way to know for sure. These components are intended for audio applications but that does not necessarily exclude them from a power application.

I'm really curious what their answer might be. I'm thinking there's a good chance they'll say "NO" for power applications, simply as a cover-your-a$$ maneuver...

 

[flanneltrees804]

I work at a company that vulcanizes rubber and they are using these connectors to control the heating elements. I plan to use the same ones. Good luck to you.

What kind of power do the elements draw and for what length of time? An email to the company is good but personal experience is better!

 

[PleasantValleyHops]

Anyone find anything else about these connectors

 

[lschiavo]

Anyone find anything else about these connectors

Yeah, that "email to Switchcraft" thing....I was hoping someone else would do that

 

[runs4beer]

Yeah, that "email to Switchcraft" thing....I was hoping someone else would do that

I'll be that someone else.

So, should the question to Switchcraft be:
HPCC4F
HPCP41F
Can these connectors be used in the supplying of 220 Volts, 30 amps of power to a 5500w heating element?

If not, then please suggest how to re-word the question (believe it’s really closer to 23 amps for my system but the breaker in the main panel is 30amps).

This is how I’d like to use these:
Panel mounted receptacles on my panel and also on the caps I'll make for the heating elements and make leads to go between. Do others want to also ask if they could be used to supply power to the panel as well, if so how that should be worded, should I ask about 50 amps too?

 

[kerklein2]

Guys,

I just talked to my boss at work who is a bit of a high voltage expert, and he said connectors designed for "mains" connection should have a withstand test of 2300V (or 3000V on the new standard) and that he didn't recommend using these.