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Can I Safely Run 12V DC and 120V AC Alternately on the Same Wire Over 400 Feet?

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  • Feasibility of alternating 12V DC and 120V AC on one wire

    #1 21671130
    John Fiebiger
    Anonymous  
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  • Use an SPDT switch instead of series relay coils

    #2 21671131
    Cody Gass
    Anonymous  
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  • Relay-based switchover with brief AC-to-battery overlap

    #3 21671132
    Frank Bushnell
    Anonymous  
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  • #4 21671133
    John Fiebiger
    Anonymous  
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  • #5 21671134
    Frank Bushnell
    Anonymous  
  • #6 21671135
    John Fiebiger
    Anonymous  
  • #7 21671136
    Frank Bushnell
    Anonymous  

Topic summary

LABEL_AI_GENERATED
The discussion addresses the feasibility of running 12V DC and 120V AC alternately on the same wire over a 400-foot distance using relays to switch between the two voltages. The proposed setup involves two relays controlled by a switch to alternate current flow direction: 120V AC from location B to A when relays are closed, and 12V DC from location A to B when relays are open. Concerns were raised about the relay coil wiring and the potential momentary connection of AC voltage to the battery during switching. Suggestions include powering relay coils with 120V AC, using slow-blow fuses, and adding a diode in series with the battery fuse to block half of the AC cycle and protect the battery. The use of indicator lamps or LEDs at both ends is recommended for safety to show when AC power is present. The design aims for automatic operation with relays disconnecting the battery when AC is active, but caution is advised to test the system before implementation due to transient conditions during switching.
AI summary based on the discussion. May contain errors.
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