EHU Voltage Stabiliser (1 Viewer)

[bigtwin]

As a precaution for a trip to Morocco, any recommendations for the above?

Ian

 

[Howard B]

I fitted a Sollatek AVS30 following recommendations on here.

91300000 | Sollatek, AVS30 Surge Suppressor Unit 230 V ac Maximum Voltage Rating 6.5kA Maximum Surge Current Over Voltage | RS

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[Lenny HB]

I fitted a Sollatek AVS30 following recommendations on here.

91300000 | Sollatek, AVS30 Surge Suppressor Unit 230 V ac Maximum Voltage Rating 6.5kA Maximum Surge Current Over Voltage | RS

uk.rs-online.com

That is not a voltage stabiliser, it is a protection device.
It will cut the mains off if the voltage is too high or too low also has surge suppression.
It's a good unit I use one but think of it as an addition to a voltage stabliliser.
A voltage stabiliser will keep the voltage stable over a varying input range, good if you want to run a fridge on EHU.

 

[canopus]

In my experience over voltage is not the problem in Maroc, it’s more often found to be under voltage. We have bought a unit whilst in Maroc. From memory, there are lots sold in Zagora where the problem was particularly acute.
Cost was around £50.

 

[two]

Use solar?

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[canopus]

It’s basically a step-up transformer you require. The typical loads it will support are shown on the pic below.

 

[bigtwin]

its basically a step-up transformer you require

That will give a fixed ratio between input and output and won’t actually control within limits (i.e. the output voltage will vary in direct proportion to the input voltage) so won’t really provide what is required.

Ian

 

[15isto2]

You can buy them at MrBrocolage or Bricola

 

[canopus]

That will give a fixed ratio between input and output and won’t actually control within limits (i.e. the output voltage will vary in direct proportion to the input voltage) so won’t really provide what is required.

Ian

Well it kept our fridge going when needed. The alternative - moroccan gas did tend to soot up the burner and flue.
Or just carry a Honda genny or similar.

 

[Jimbohorlicks]

That will give a fixed ratio between input and output and won’t actually control within limits (i.e. the output voltage will vary in direct proportion to the input voltage) so won’t really provide what is required.

Ian

It reduces the amps to improve the volts. A lot of frenchies use them.
As said it's mainly for fridge use..keeps it running.

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[bigtwin]

It reduces the amps to improve the volts. A lot of frenchies use them.
As said it's mainly for fridge use..keeps it running.

Voltage stabilisers, or transformers?

I must be forgetting how transformers work.

Ian

 

[Jimbohorlicks]

Voltage stabilisers, or transformers?

I must be forgetting how transformers work.

Ian

Voltage regulator.

 

[bigtwin]

Voltage regulator.

Ahh, I was replying to @canopus’s suggestion that a transformer will do the job (when it won’t).

Ian

 

[canopus]

I think my mis use of the correct adjective is really immaterial. Lots of motor-homers were using them on the three occasions we've been over there.
The Moroccan grid system is fragmented, voltage levels fluctuate due to long transmission lines, and extreme weather changes.
I have no doubt things will have improved, but most of the generation and consumers are in the larger cities. Morocco has one the worlds leading electrified high speed rail links, between Tangier and Casablanca. However, the small rural towns and villages are at the end of the pecking order in the electricity market place.

 

[bigtwin]

I think my mis use of the correct adjective is really immaterial. Lots of motor-homers were using them on the three occasions we've been over there.
The Moroccan grid system is fragmented, voltage levels fluctuate due to long transmission lines, and extreme weather changes.

I know, that’s why I’m asking for recommendations about them (voltage stabilisers, that is).

I know enough to know that a transformer won’t do the job, but others might not know that.

Ian

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[TheDenOnWheels]

If you have a fridge especially a Dometic get a regulator 50quid as less likely IMHO to need a new fridge 2000quid.

We got a Kebo as our vmark stopped working a few days later and when took it back to
Mr Bricolage in Agadir found out that Mr B is a franchise and was told to go away ... Bricolage had a Kebo which is working well touch wood.

On the Agadir beachside campsite Atlantica (nearest to Agadir) there was a electronic repair guy who fixed it for about £16

So now have two!