Victron isolation transformer 7000W 230V /32A

Victron isolation transformer 7000W 230V /32A

Victron isolation transformer 7000W 230V /32A

If two of these metals are in a conductive fluid and are electrically connected, a current will flow through the fluid. This corrodes the "least noble" metal. Seawater is an excellent conductor and potentially causes severe corrosion. However, "fresh" water is also conductive! To prevent corrosion of the propeller, propeller shaft, valves, and other metal parts of a boat, zinc anodes are installed. The less noble zinc is then corroded instead of the other metal parts. A steel or aluminum hull can also be seriously corroded. A shore power connection without an earth and earth leakage circuit breaker is extremely dangerous. When connecting the boat directly to shore power, all metal parts must be connected to the earth wire of the shore connection. The earth leakage circuit breaker interrupts the power supply if a leakage current (moisture!) or a short circuit occurs to the metal parts. Without an earth and earth leakage circuit breaker, the boat and the water around it could become live as a result of a short circuit or a leakage current! However, due to the ground connection to shore and via shore connections from other boats, electrolytic corrosion will increase significantly. Moisture and electrolytic potentials will also often cause the earth leakage circuit breaker to trip frequently or even immediately after connection to shore. The best way to prevent electrolytic corrosion and simultaneously guarantee optimal safety is to install an isolating transformer. The isolating transformer transfers energy to the onboard network without direct electrical contact. The electricity is converted into magnetism in a toroidal transformer and then converted back into electricity. The neutral conductor on the secondary side of the transformer is connected to the vessel's chassis and ground (all metal parts). In the event of an electrical fault, an earth leakage circuit breaker or fuse will be activated. Soft start is a standard feature in the Victron Energy isolating transformer. Soft start ensures that the current is switched on gradually, preventing the shore fuse from becoming overloaded. It's important to note that if an installation with an isolating transformer is (temporarily) not in the water, connect the secondary side to the ground of the 230 V network using a temporary ground connection. This ensures optimal safety in this situation.

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