[Arlo]

Finaly found your build I will have to come back and read this later!

[timpootle]

Originally Posted by david85

The heater isn't working yet. I tested it this evening but none of the safe controls are in place to operate it. The contactor relay still has to be wired in, and in such a way that it only sends power to the heater element when the blower fan is running. I also need to get a proper fuse, but I haven't been able to track that down yet.

What sort of contactor are you using for your heater? That's my next job now the Berlingo is charging.

[david85]

Originally Posted by timpootle

What sort of contactor are you using for your heater? That's my next job now the Berlingo is charging.

Albright SW60B-7. It came with the heater from CanEV, but its very common and should be available from suppliers in the UK.


http://www.thetoolboxshop.com/sw60b-...80a-7302-p.asp

Keep in mind mine was only drawing about 15 amps at pack voltage (144~160VDC) so the peak voltage rating is relative. Going by the example in the above link, the rating is 3840 watts. Mine was only drawing about 2500 max if I remember right.

[Beemer]

Originally Posted by timpootle

What sort of contactor are you using for your heater? That's my next job now the Berlingo is charging.

Tim, can't you simply use a mains switch?