I got my WCH 3590 attached to the mast this week. It was a beast to move. Fiberglass/Aluminum arm is on as well.
My question is about my power source. My small 12 volt 3 amp power supply won't cut it. I wanted to know if anyone knows how many amps I should be looking for in a new 12 volt regulated power supply? This is just the first step in setting up the power as I will add the relays to make it operate correctly as I move foreward with this project.
Also would a 12 volt battery and a charger be another way to go as far as the power supply? Thanks in advance for any suggestions you might offer.
M_Ashman wrote:I got my WCH 3590 attached to the mast this week. It was a beast to move. Fiberglass/Aluminum arm is on as well.
My question is about my power source. My small 12 volt 3 amp power supply won't cut it. I wanted to know if anyone knows how many amps I should be looking for in a new 12 volt regulated power supply? This is just the first step in setting up the power as I will add the relays to make it operate correctly as I move foreward with this project.
Also would a 12 volt battery and a charger be another way to go as far as the power supply? Thanks in advance for any suggestions you might offer.
Mike - Panama City, FL
You would need at least 20 to 25 amps to be safe, as the mechanism will pull some juice. I recommend the 12 volt battery and charger option, as this is what I used in my setup for the longest time.
Thanks Rich - I sure appreciate your advice. I bet I have watched your Youtube videos 100 times. Seeing your setup is very helpfull in understanding how these mechanisms operate.
