Hi,
does anybody have a quick or easier way to work out volt drop and cable selection calclations ??
I always refer to the BS7671 and OSG, but wondered if anyone had an easier way to work these out.
Cheers guys and speak soon
Sav
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Hi, im struggling on some formulas at the mo, wondered if any one could help?
vp/vs=np/ns=is/ip
vp=230v
vs=12v
np=800
ns=?
ns=npvs=800x12=42
vp 230
how do i find the Is and Ip?
Thanks for ur help
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