wa8yxm wrote:
The solution.. Gut the thing (rake the electrronics out from behind the fuse/breaker panel) and replace with a 4645 or (well as close to the last 2 digits as possible) from Best Convewrters or another store.
Thanks for all the helpful replies. I know very little about the converters, other than their normal function and basics of 12V.
I've already been looking at a 4645 swap. I am looking to add dual batteries, solar controller, 100Wx2 panels, etc. Still trying to figure out what I need in order to do that so that everything works together well. I don't want to buy a 4645 only to later find I should have gone a different route to better integrate with the solar setup. So still in the planning stages at this point, and probably not till late summer or early fall when I have all the design elements in order. I still have a water heater to replace and some other maintenance that is more pressing.
In the mean time.... I still have the issue with the Magnetek 6345, and trying to find a workable solution until I get the solar setup designed and ready to install. I guess I could just be very careful about not connecting to shore power unless the battery disconnect is on. I would just hate to ruin good working appliances because I inadvertently left he disconnect off while leaving it plugged in for several days/weeks.
