70 amp charger cooking 12v LEDs?
Will using one of the upgraded 70amp Progressive Dynamics charger/converters fry my new 12v LEDs (unregulated version)? I've seen talk of leaving the old converter in place, deck mounting the new o...
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HEre's another thought. I'd appreciate some feedback on this idea.
1. Is the 8955AN a FILTERED DC? In other words, can it work properly WITHOUT a battery connected, as the upgraded options all claim?
If so....
2. Leave existing converter/charger in place and connected to the distribution panel that will ALWAYS power the coach.
3. Add aftermarket deck charger at the batteries, connected to ADDED 120v receptacle.
4. Place 120v relay inline with the positive (black) wire between the battery and the house converter system, NC, open on energizing from 120v. Also plugged into same 120v receptacle as the new charger.
When operating on battery, relay is closed, power flows from battery to power distribution box to camper circuits.
When 120v is applied (camper plugged into power or generator kicks on), OEM onboard converter powers camper circuits, relay energizes and OPENS/Breaks connection between batteries and distribution panel AND OEM charger, and New Charger powers up and charges the batteries independently from the coach system.
Heck, $10 for a relay and some 14-2 120v wiring with a surface mount box for the new receptacle and the charger attaches directly to the batteries (no 4ga or larger wire lengths required to be run), and protects onboard systems from over voltages from the new 14.8v charger.
Yes, both converter/chargers will be drawing 120v. Maybe have the option to switch off the new 120v receptacle, which will allow everything to be powered as originally designed?
What do you guys think about that design?
1. Is the 8955AN a FILTERED DC? In other words, can it work properly WITHOUT a battery connected, as the upgraded options all claim?
If so....
2. Leave existing converter/charger in place and connected to the distribution panel that will ALWAYS power the coach.
3. Add aftermarket deck charger at the batteries, connected to ADDED 120v receptacle.
4. Place 120v relay inline with the positive (black) wire between the battery and the house converter system, NC, open on energizing from 120v. Also plugged into same 120v receptacle as the new charger.
When operating on battery, relay is closed, power flows from battery to power distribution box to camper circuits.
When 120v is applied (camper plugged into power or generator kicks on), OEM onboard converter powers camper circuits, relay energizes and OPENS/Breaks connection between batteries and distribution panel AND OEM charger, and New Charger powers up and charges the batteries independently from the coach system.
Heck, $10 for a relay and some 14-2 120v wiring with a surface mount box for the new receptacle and the charger attaches directly to the batteries (no 4ga or larger wire lengths required to be run), and protects onboard systems from over voltages from the new 14.8v charger.
Yes, both converter/chargers will be drawing 120v. Maybe have the option to switch off the new 120v receptacle, which will allow everything to be powered as originally designed?
What do you guys think about that design?
