Hymer 230V internal fuse box

[StephDeLux]

Hi

In Hymer vans, there is a fuse panel like this in the cupboard:

My question is: is it only the current for the sockets that goes through that? Or is it also the current for the fridge and the lights?

Cheers,

Stéphane

 

[peterc10]

It is usually for all of the 240v power. That would include the 240v supply to the fridge. There is normally 2 or 3 circuits. The lights will be 12v so they will be fed by the hab battery,

 

[Theonlysue]

That box will be relevant when you're on 240v hook up.

 

[Lenny HB]

There is an RCD and a double pole 10 amp MCB that feeds everything. Botton right of the box there are two plugs one feeds the sockets & EBL the other the fridge I think (from memory).

 

[StephDeLux]

Ah yes of course, the lights are 12V. Now I feel daft.

OK, so to install the inverter with automatic switching between EHU and battery, the idea is to pick up the sockets circuit at the exit of that box, go to the suitable plug in the inverter, and bring the inverter output to the sockets plug through a second RCD for safety. Sounds like an approachable job

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[peterc10]

Ah yes of course, the lights are 12V. Now I feel daft.

OK, so to install the inverter with automatic switching between EHU and battery, the idea is to pick up the sockets circuit at the exit of that box, go to the suitable plug in the inverter, and bring the inverter output to the sockets plug through a second RCD for safety. Sounds like an approachable job

Not so simple. If you are not careful you will end up with a continuous circuit with the inverter feeding the Elecrobloc, which is in turn feeding the batteries which is in turn feeding the inverter. And you would also find yourself running the fridge via the inverter and then via the batteries, rather than switching to gas. So if you do not have the knowledge to get involved in circuits it may be better to get an expert to install it for you.

 

[StephDeLux]

Not so simple. If you are not careful you will end up with a continuous circuit with the inverter feeding the Elecrobloc, which is in turn feeding the batteries which is in turn feeding the inverter. And you would also find yourself running the fridge via the inverter and then via the batteries, rather than switching to gas. So if you do not have the knowledge to get involved in circuits it may be better to get an expert to install it for you.

If I feed from the inverter to the sockets circuit, how can that feed into the EBL?

 

[peterc10]

If I feed from the inverter to the sockets circuit, how can that feed into the EBL?

Because, as Lenny has already pointed out, the Electrobloc is usually on the same circuit as the plugs.

 

[StephDeLux]

Because, as Lenny has already pointed out, the Electrobloc is usually on the same circuit as the plugs.

Ah, ok, Thanks. Then it is a matter of finding where it splits between the 2.

 

[Lenny HB]

Here is what I did.

Lenny's Modding the new Gin Palace

What temperature do you set the controller to switch on the fans Lenny? On the last van I found set to 35 deg worked well fans came on when ambient was 25deg, so I will start there and see how in goes. I think I set the hysteresis to 2 deg the standard setting of 5 is a bit wide. Sorry @Lenny...

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