Furnace operates off DC only?
I'm testing my trailer today. Thought it could use a systems check and a water leak check. Everything seems to be in order. I was surprised to find out that my furnace runs off DC and propane. I...
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LaunchnRetrieve wrote:
OK, thank you. Funny rjxj.
OK, so everything runs off DC except microwave and TV and the AC water heater switch. When I'm plugged into AC, everything still runs off DC, it's just that the converter is converting AC to DC before sending power to the devices. Do I understand correctly now?
Also didn't know that my battery charges while hooked to AC. I have to find this magical converter hidden somewhere in my trailer. Under the sink I'm guessing. Sounds like something I better have a spare fuse for.
You got it. You do have a converter and it SHOULD be charging the battery. Sketter mentioned charging volts I believe. He has written a ton of stuff on batteries and charging. When a 12 volt battery is at 12 volts it's at about half of it's "State of charge". When yer rig has been plugged in for several hours or days and the converter has finished off the battery, you will see a voltage of about 12.8 to 13.2 or so.
