Converter Fried
So I fried my converter (50 amp wired to 30 amp plug)and it no longer charges my batteries. Killed a box fan and at least one 15 amp breaker on my panel. Everything else seems to be fine. I'm in t...
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EmergencyNrse wrote:
It was a miswired 30 amp plug to be sure. A makeshift campground.
My fault for not buying a surge protector. Pretty sure it would have saved me. No bother.
I needed an upgrade anyway. Four Winds didn't equip this coach with anything high-end.
Curious, why not a 60 or 70 amp converter replacemnt then? The prices are comparable.
WFCO isn't a decent replacement?
Why Progressive Dynamics? PowerMax?
You can't just keep going bigger on amps unless you evaluate the wiring is capable. I would go max 60 unless you have a specific need for fast charging such as 6+ batteries to recharge on generator.
Yes WFCO is the cheapest just as you say about Four Winds. They do fail regularly on their own. Also they have a reputation of not shifting between the 3 stage charge modes when expected.
PD and PowerMax are both reliable and the 3 stage charging actually works. I believe PowerMax has a 3 year warranty if that helps.
