CONVERTER LIFE
After four years my converter died. Considering we lived in it for four winters, if that matters, is that to be expected? Also, the new one is being installed today. Did I miss an opportunity to ...
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KJINTF wrote:
Excessive heat is a problem
Most of them produced after say 2009 should last 10 plus years
As several others have already stated we need a make and model to better answer your question
I have had a hundred or more converters apart for repairs - Internal heat build up is number 1 as far as failure causes.
Have you opened up any 9865 WFCO's? I just replaced one with a PD. Opened up the 9865 and powered up. No fuses or anything noticeable blown but vertical 10 watt resistors heat up to over 170 degrees. Output sinks and rises with load. Thought it might be fixed and used for bench supply but there is no info to be found on these units.
