Do I have 2 WFCO Converters?

The larger capacity WFCOs use two paralleled ATO fuses for reverse polarity protection. Looks like on this 35 amp model they were able to, and did, use a single fuse, using the same case and escutcheon from the higher power models.

MEXICOWANDERER wrote:
A question from the WFCO IGNORANT if I may...

Is that not a 40 ampere ATO fuse that I see? As pointed out by westend, there is a slot above this fuse that is unoccupied. If it does take a fuse, would that fuse correctly be s 2nd 40 amp fuse? If the answer is yes, the only thing that would make sense with a single positive output point is each fuse protects each polarity connection. I'm just guessing at this, and wish to learn.

Some converters have three fuses like the PD9280 My PowerMax 100 amper has four 40s which seem to be all on the pos output, but I am not certain--all red wires anyway.

http://www.adventurerv.net/intelipower-pd9280-convertercharger-amp-charge-wizard-pi-5031.html?osCsid=pb3j5l4uhlk9mcj9m9i86amgd3

Odd to have a deck mount behind the integrated panel.
I don't see why a 35a converter would have more than one 40a fuse.
Have read posts the WFCO is often an easy fix...

They were both wired in, but the 35A is a paperweight. It looks like the one in the panel is a 55A and that one works. There is only 1 place for a fuse. The other empty slot doesn't have connectors to plug a fuse into. Fuse is good, 35A is toast!!!! Lazy service tech didn't take the old (35A) out when it went bad during a warranty repair, and just installed a new one into the panel. Thanks for the help guys!!!!!!!

A question from the WFCO IGNORANT if I may...

Is that not a 40 ampere ATO fuse that I see? As pointed out by westend, there is a slot above this fuse that is unoccupied. If it does take a fuse, would that fuse correctly be s 2nd 40 amp fuse? If the answer is yes, the only thing that would make sense with a single positive output point is each fuse protects each polarity connection. I'm just guessing at this, and wish to learn.

A question from the WFCO IGNORANT if I may...

Is that not a 40 ampere ATO fuse that I see? As pointed out by westend, there is a slot above this fuse that is unoccupied. If it does take a fuse, would that fuse correctly be s 2nd 40 amp fuse? If the answer is yes, the only thing that would make sense with a single positive output point is each fuse protects each polarity connection. I'm just guessing at this, and wish to learn.

The silver item below the beakers is the converter/charger. The separate converter if not producing a 12 volt or above voltage when plugged in to 120 volt power source is a paper weight. They may have had to power outside 12 volt equipment or such

My guess is the factory installed converter died, then was replaced with the 35 amp charger/converter.

Fred.

You will notice the built in WFCO converter, the 12 volt power wires are connected to the fuse panel. IF the stand alone had NO wires connected to the Red and Black lugs, then either
1. They installed a complete Breaker/Converter panel as a replacement instead of just replacing the stand alone or
2. They purchased the Stand Alone as a back up in case the built in failed. Doug

The converter you have sitting outside the load center is missing a fuse, that may be why it doesn't work.