My knowledge of electrics is not very good and a bit out of date, so thought I would ask here.
After reading the various current draw after charging threads, I have been looking out for a suitable timer switch for the bike.
Most of the people and devices that I have seen are not UK based.
Just to clarify, what am I looking for - I have found a couple of 240v 13a timer switches, would this be enough for the Vectrix? I read somewhere there is a draw of 15a so would that kill the switch?
Many thanks :)
240V 10A should be fine.
That would probably also be the standard power point rating.
If not then get whatever the standard in the UK is, but at least 10A for 240V.
Power consumption usually peaks at 1750W on the 240V grid where I live.
Mr. Mik
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I am guessing this one should be sufficient?
http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?TabID=1&ModuleNo=32996&doy=21m7
Yes - but it is a pretty crappy timer. I'd suggest you purchase the Maplid 14amp electricity monitor which not only calculates but costs the electricity you use at the socket the Vectric is charged at. Into this you plug in a small DIGITAL (square) timer, and the VX1 then plugs into this. This gives you full monitoring of the power Vectrix takes, and the 13a digital timers can ve set to multiple on-offs, skipping days you don;t need to charge.
- Raymond
I use 115v circuit to charge my Vectrix. I think there is some variation between bikes, but the most current I have seen during a charge is 13.7 amps. The Vectrix charges at the same rate regardless of the voltage input, so it would stand to reason that if you are charging at a higher voltage (220) and the Vectrix is using the same power, that the current draw would be less by half. So the most current you should see when charging on 220 is around 7 amps
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