Exactly...that's what they messed with it.

On Thu, Jun 3, 2021, 5:56 PM Chuck McCown via AF <[email protected]> wrote:

> Systems I worked on like this had an alternator circuit that would make
> two main pumps take turns each operation.
>
> I also worked on remote C.O. buildings that had dual HVAC systems.  After
> a power failure the generator would come on but it could not start both
> systems at the same time.  I had to put a cut out on one of the HVAC
> systems to kill it if there was a commercial power outage.
>
> Unless you work with large motors, you have no appreciation for starting
> loads.
>
> *From:* Jaime Solorza
> *Sent:* Thursday, June 3, 2021 5:02 PM
> *To:* AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group
> *Subject:* [AFMUG] Fort Bliss lift station troubleshooting
>
> After going through the drawings and consulting with original design
> engineer on this project installed in 2007, we found one issue right
> away...the water company techs made some changes to try to get pump 3 and 4
> to run simultaneously...kept tripping breaker.
> The system was designed for 600amps maximum but when pump 3 starts up it
> goes above 600, drops and stays at around 204.x while working, then when
> they turn pump 4, it starts up above 600amps and trips breaker.
> The system was designed to work with pump 1, a smaller motor and pump 3 ,
> and pump 2, same as 1, works with pump 4.
> On Monday, we will rewire to original design and make some changes to PLC
> programming and relays....they need some better level transmitter installed
> but that's another project.
> BTW, the enclosure is water tight and under a canopy for added protection.
>
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