Converter vs. Charger, Whats in a name?
I read over and over again the misconceptions that exist out there regarding the converter systems in RV's and Travel Trailers. Most people are under the assumption that their converter is a battery c...
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BAD information!
The simplist, most basic, converter consists of a voltage step-down transformer and bridge diodes to rectify the step-down voltage to pulsating DC. While AVERAGE voltage reading will be well within the range typical for powering 12 volt devices the PEAK voltage will be more like 18 VDC.
Not important unless this type of inverter is used to charge a battery connected in parallel with other loads on the output.
Takes a long time, but that 18 volt peak will eventually boil the battery electrolyte away.
Note: MOST, or maybe ALL, RV salespersons will not know the difference.
The simplist, most basic, converter consists of a voltage step-down transformer and bridge diodes to rectify the step-down voltage to pulsating DC. While AVERAGE voltage reading will be well within the range typical for powering 12 volt devices the PEAK voltage will be more like 18 VDC.
Not important unless this type of inverter is used to charge a battery connected in parallel with other loads on the output.
Takes a long time, but that 18 volt peak will eventually boil the battery electrolyte away.
Note: MOST, or maybe ALL, RV salespersons will not know the difference.
