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Originally Posted by Chris is me
If the circuit breaks at 40 amps, you wouldn't need a AC-DC converter that could output 1600 watts.
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We all know that a fuse reacts faster than a circuit breaker, right? (If not, consider yourself informed).
Now look here (1.8 MB PDF file). According to the graph on Page 4, how long can a 40A fuse hold a 100 A current?
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Originally Posted by Ryutso
I asked around and found that the CIM's would lift the appropriate 25 pounds that my TV and 4 CIM's weigh.
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Give me any motor and I can get it to lift 25 pounds. What changes is speed.
OK, so I think everyone understands that a CIM is probably a poor choice for this application. 120 VAC will smoke it immediately, a 12V power supply big enough to manage it will be expensive, and 120 VAC geared motors are plentiful and cheap.
Al spoke about electrical safety: heed his words if you enjoy living. Even an accidental brush against 120 VAC can be fatal. That would ruin your day right quick. Setting the house on fire is just a side benefit.
Also consider mechanical safety: The whole system needs to support at least 3 or 4 times the heaviest weight it;ll ever see, and if it were mine I'd go for a factor of not less than 10. If it were to break, the damaged TV would be the least of the problem, since the pole embedded in my cousin's chest will really cheese off Aunt Sally...