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Explorer

Mar 04, 2015

Weird DC

Weird one...left today, turned the outdoor LED strip on since it would be dark upon return. Got back, LED strip was out, I thought that maybe I did not turn it on....wife came in and said it was on...and about half of the ceiling lights were out when she turned them on. She turned the furnace on (she was chilly) and everything DC started working... Any ideas? Keep in mind, we full time, so we have not moved or changed anything in a couple months. I honestly do not recall any electrical problems prior to tonight, but nothing has been glaringly wrong. I have my thoughts as to what the problem may be, but wanted to see if anyone has experienced such a problem before.

Thanks,
Cale

Seeking Advice

13 Replies

wa8yxm
Explorer III
Mar 05, 2015
Blown fuse 12 volt panel.. Since the furnace worked, and half the lights worked, and I assume the fridge and water heater or you'd have mentioned.

Blown fuse on house 12 volt panel.

Optional bad ground if all the failed lamps have a common ground. point.

Option 2: Bad connection.. Most likely on the 12 volt panel.. My 12 volt panel uses a type of connector that does not NORMALLY come loose but .. Well, this assumes it is fully connected

My 120 volt panel had screw so loose it was scary.. Some 12 volt panels also use screws.
westend
Explorer
Mar 04, 2015
Battery or converter failed/failing? Bad connection/s? Hard to solve it at the keyboard without much more information.
loggenrock
Explorer
Mar 04, 2015
I presume you are connected to 110V at your site, and the 12V is coming from your converter, right? ST