Suspected Converter Problem
Hey guys, back again. Hoping to gain some insight into an ongoing problem we've had this summer. RV is a 2004 Fleetwood Terry Quantum AX6 365FLTS. The rv came with a factory installed WFCO 8855 ...
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BFL13 wrote:
Leaving for a moment what might be going on with your set-up, how did you manage to force your WFCO to the boost mode? There is no boost button.
Here are example charging times for a similar size battery bank using chargers set at 14.6v that hold that voltage for the entire recharge time (some will drop to 13.6 half way through--not the case here)
You would never try to fully recharge the batteries from 90-100 full on generator, since it would take forever. Do that when you have shore power.
My converter has a pendant that can be plugged into a phone jack just like the charge wizard pendant on PD converters. I can hold the button down to cycle the modes.
Why do you say the reduced voltage is "not the case here"? The 8855 is a 3 stage charger so if I don't interfere, I assume it will drop to the lower voltage once bulk charging is complete. Right? I've noticed the charger stays in boost mode forever (indicated by the LED on the pendant). It seems that boost mode isn't having the intended effect.
Your chart certainly seems to corroborate what my research has turned up. I should be getting a majority charge on the batteries in 2-3 hours, not 8-12.
