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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pianotuna wrote:
Are you sure it is fried? Did you check the reverse polarity fuses on the output of the converter?
The reason the wfco is a poor choice is that they charge quite slowly and rarely get into boost mode. That may lead to poor battery life (as in number of cycles).
My choice would be the PD which now charges at 14.6 volts in bulk mode. Make sure to get the "wizard" that allows you to control the modes.
You do not want a simple surge protector. You want an energy management system. The best choice may be the Progressive Industries unit, as it comes with a life time guarantee.
The reverse polarity fuses. WHEN I have seen them blown from REVERSING the Coach battery connections, usually they did not protect the Converter and the converter is defective. Now, the OP stated he had a 50 amp wired to a 30 amp. WHY THAT FRIED ANYTHING IS A MYSTERY. But, I assume he meant a 220 hit, not 50 wired to a 30 which would not cause any problem. IF a Converter takes a 220 hit, the Polarity fuses will NOT save the Converter. They only save if you do indeed miswire the 12 volt battery. Doug
