Can a converter cause AC problems
Hi Gang, was wondering if DC converter could go bad and cause shorts on the AC side? Pretty sure I have a converter go bad ( no DC power between positive & neutral) and caused my GFCI outlets to get ...
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You said "No DC power between positive and neutral"
Neutral, is not a term we use on the 12 volt side of life, That term only applies to the 120 VAC side of life, and those two should not .. cross.
If you meant no voltage between Positive and Negative,, THEN, it should not cause issues on the 120vac side, unless it is shorted, in which case it will trip the breaker.. Now,, this same breaker on some rigs, may also feed the GFCI, and if it is shorted (120 volt side) and is "Downline" of the GFCI, it can trip the GFCI.
Finally, some converters will show no output in a bench test but work perfectly once they sense battery voltage.
You really need to know how the RV is wired.
OH, and things like the water heater, furnace, fridge and often air conditioners all need 12 volt for control reasons.
If you have a compter that controls your energy use (Load Shedding Energry Manager) it too runs on 12 volts.
Neutral, is not a term we use on the 12 volt side of life, That term only applies to the 120 VAC side of life, and those two should not .. cross.
If you meant no voltage between Positive and Negative,, THEN, it should not cause issues on the 120vac side, unless it is shorted, in which case it will trip the breaker.. Now,, this same breaker on some rigs, may also feed the GFCI, and if it is shorted (120 volt side) and is "Downline" of the GFCI, it can trip the GFCI.
Finally, some converters will show no output in a bench test but work perfectly once they sense battery voltage.
You really need to know how the RV is wired.
OH, and things like the water heater, furnace, fridge and often air conditioners all need 12 volt for control reasons.
If you have a compter that controls your energy use (Load Shedding Energry Manager) it too runs on 12 volts.
