Model PD9280A converter problems
I am trying to replace the above original converter in my fiver (with same model converter). The first attempt resulted in 0 volts DC coming out of the converter, with it being plugged into 120 volts...
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Note when checking voltages in and out measure at the Converter's connections. If you measure 120 volt at the breaker.. that is no guarantee it is getting to the converter (I had that problem with my Air Conditioners. 120 volt at the termional on teh breaker, nothing on the wire stuck in the clamp as the screw was loose.. had it with my converter too, it was a 'P' Model (plug in) plug out.
Likewise measure at the converter, and the batteires. that would have found the problem "Downline" of the converter.
I also like to use test lights when I can rather than meters. Put like a one amp load on the line
Had one wire in my RV once 13.6 measured on one end. close to it on the other with the high impedeance meter... NOTHING with the light... Yup one solid length of wire The problem was about 1-1.5 feet from the battery... Cut and spliced and all good.
Likewise measure at the converter, and the batteires. that would have found the problem "Downline" of the converter.
I also like to use test lights when I can rather than meters. Put like a one amp load on the line
Had one wire in my RV once 13.6 measured on one end. close to it on the other with the high impedeance meter... NOTHING with the light... Yup one solid length of wire The problem was about 1-1.5 feet from the battery... Cut and spliced and all good.
