Internal fuse for the WFCO 55 Amp Converter?
I just noticed that I'm not charging the batteries when hooked up to the power pole. The batteries are down to 12.0v, they should be showing at least 13.4v. The 12 volt DC output is fine, all the l...
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time2roll wrote:Ideas are ok. This was presented as fact:
I think the idea is that the converter could still be damaged even if the fuses open.
Are you feeling lucky? I don't recommend testing it.
IF the reverse polarity fuses blow, the Converter will be bad. They do NOT protect from damaging the Converter from reverse polarity.
Of course it's true that the fuses don't protect the converter, but rather the RP diode protects the converter and the fuses protect the RP diode. Maybe the converter does get fried and the RP protection is there just to prevent a wiring meltdown or fire. I've always assumed that the converter wouldn't be damaged, and the manual says "This feature prevents permanent damage to the converter from an incorrect battery connection". With this "converter will be bad" statement going against the manual I'd sure like to see a confirmation that it's a real life fact.
