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Andonso
May 11, 2018Explorer
Looking around I see Powermax RV chargers from ~$100.00 to ~$120.00 from 35 to 65 amps.
However there are two different types of chargers.
A PM3-12V Series, 3 stage charger and a PM4 (4 stage) replacement charger where it's missing part of the enclosure.
PM4 4 stage charger
https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/lOsAAOSwKQBZlUu2/s-l1600.jpg
The PM4 pics above is a 55 amp verion for $120.00 (free shipping)
I'm wondering if it would be possible to install the PM4 inside some sort of homemade wooden box made from plywood? I have a small cupboard under my closet next to the 6300 magnatex dist panel.
There are also some enclosed PM4's 55 and 60 amp for another $20.00 - $25.00 with shipping. There's a used PM4 75 amp for around $100.00 with shipping.
I'm uncertain if I actually need more than 35 - 45 amps unless I need to run the generator? I remember reading something about battery chargers when using a geny. Something about chargers with higher and more efficient charging rates saves on gas and time when using a geny?
However there are two different types of chargers.
A PM3-12V Series, 3 stage charger and a PM4 (4 stage) replacement charger where it's missing part of the enclosure.
PM4 4 stage charger
https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/lOsAAOSwKQBZlUu2/s-l1600.jpg
The PM4 pics above is a 55 amp verion for $120.00 (free shipping)
I'm wondering if it would be possible to install the PM4 inside some sort of homemade wooden box made from plywood? I have a small cupboard under my closet next to the 6300 magnatex dist panel.
There are also some enclosed PM4's 55 and 60 amp for another $20.00 - $25.00 with shipping. There's a used PM4 75 amp for around $100.00 with shipping.
I'm uncertain if I actually need more than 35 - 45 amps unless I need to run the generator? I remember reading something about battery chargers when using a geny. Something about chargers with higher and more efficient charging rates saves on gas and time when using a geny?
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