I checked for dc power at the dc outputs and also the AC which is connected to ground and spliced into AC along with the power distribution panel.
The PUD's 30 amp service is working fine.
I did have some problems a while back when water from the sink splashed down into the distribution panel and wiring. There was some minor sparking. After disconnecting PUD power I cleaned up the water with a rag and allowed everything to dry out. The power distribution and PD9280 has been working just fine. AFAIK no water got inside the PD9280 but perhaps it was effected somehow and after a couple of weeks quit working?
Anyway I'm looking at this power dist. that comes with a power converter. I'm just wondering if it will last? The RV is normally lived in 24/7 except perhaps a few months out of the year.
WFCO 8955 RV Trailer Power Center Converter 55 amp New WF8955PEC
I just don't want another failing power converter in a few years. The AC / DC conversion is used mostly for lighting and currently the Norcold Absorption refrig. I would have replaced with an compressor frig but wasn't able to find one the right dimensions for it's cut-out.
Absorption frigs are good for traveling as they run on gas, but cost more to operate.
This Norcold N641 has worked ok, but did have problems with PCB corrosion as heavy wet weather (near the ocean) water would get inside near it's PCB and the refrig would quit working for a while until everything dried out.
So I removed it's PCB, cleaned it up and then coated the PCB with a Urethane Seal Coat Viscous Liquid Coating.
Af7er applying a Viscous coating to a PCB it's able to operate in wet environments and prevents corrosion from occurring.
If your RV is in an area with high humidity, rains alot, etc. It's not a bad idea to coat the frigs PCB with something as most RV refrigerators are exposed to the elements through their venting. Heavy rains and winds moisture can accumulate inside on the back of the cooling unit. On mine it lead to the PCB having green corrosion on the PCB electronics, plug connectors, fuses, etc.
Some rv frigs their PCB can be expensive. The one for my Norcold their asking around ~$200.00 to ~$250.00.
However some RV frig. manufactures such as Norcold have come out with a new version PCB that fits a bunch of different models at nearly half the cost.
