Converter Power for Electronic Appliances
Hello, May I ask for advice regarding the power from my WFCO 9855 converter? I am installing a new DC compressor refrigerator. The installation instructions say to connect it directly to the ba...
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Thank you all. I appreciate the advice.
I spoke with the power converter and refrigerator manufacturers. WFCO confirmed their solid state unit produces very clean 12VDC power. The refrigerator manufacturer said running from a modern converter might be OK, but recommends drawing power from the battery. Also, chassis grounding should be OK.
So, I am thinking to use 12 gauge wire with a 10 amp fuse, connected to the battery positive post at the power distribution center. I'll probably plug AC into a surge suppressor strip.
This DC configuration bypasses the handy power center battery cutoff switch. Has that been a problem for anyone?
For example, say the motorhome is unattended, connected to shore power. If that fails, the refrigerator would automatically switch to DC. Might this load drain the battery?
Thank you, again, for the assistance.
I spoke with the power converter and refrigerator manufacturers. WFCO confirmed their solid state unit produces very clean 12VDC power. The refrigerator manufacturer said running from a modern converter might be OK, but recommends drawing power from the battery. Also, chassis grounding should be OK.
So, I am thinking to use 12 gauge wire with a 10 amp fuse, connected to the battery positive post at the power distribution center. I'll probably plug AC into a surge suppressor strip.
This DC configuration bypasses the handy power center battery cutoff switch. Has that been a problem for anyone?
For example, say the motorhome is unattended, connected to shore power. If that fails, the refrigerator would automatically switch to DC. Might this load drain the battery?
Thank you, again, for the assistance.
