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Reflex439
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May 10, 2016

Converter putting out 16.5V, some appliances don't work.

My RV has a Magnetek 6345 converter installed. I've noticed that when connected to shore power, with the battery disconnect relay in the off or disconnected state, the converter starts supplying 15V t...
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Reflex439
Explorer
May 10, 2016
Yes, the source I measured was a 15AMP circuit supplying power to the RV and dash Stereo.

If I adjust the pot, will it lower the voltage when the battery is connected, as well as when it is not? And if no battery is connected, will it harm the converter?

Just trying to figure out my options, especially since I know there will be many times the shore power will be connected and someone will forget to turn the battery disconnect switch on :)

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