Converter In-Rush Thermistors etc, UPDATE -4
UPDATE on 17 Nov, Update 2 on 22 Nov, Update 3 on 16 Jan 14, Update 4 on 19 Oct 14. --------------- In a recent thread there was mention of how you can wreck your gizmo (in my case a converter) ...
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pianotuna wrote:
Hi,
So the way to avoid failure is to have the battery disconnect switch turned *off*, then plug in the converter, and then turn the disconnect switch *on*?
Or not to switch the converter on and off quickly? How long should one wait? One minute? Five?
The advice here is to leave the disconnect switch open, turn on the converter, let it warm up, and then close the switch.
If you can vary the DC output voltage of the converter/charger, then it is likely better to start off with a lower voltage so you get below rated amps at first, then step it up to full output. (A Vector charger does that by itself, which must make for a "softer start")
