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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pianotuna wrote:
You are missing that power factor may be around 0.7 on the wfco and that a a 2k Yamaha really only does 1600 va.
If the wfco does 14.6 x 75 /.7 = 1564 watts
Power factor on the PD is also 0.7
Since you may have a Victron in your future I would not bother to replace the wfco unless it fails.
Getting solar into the "act" may eliminate the need for the wfco, too.
To add to that , PT is using the DC output watts instead of the AC input. Here are the numbers for the 75 amper from a Kill-A-Watt, with the converter being powered by a Honda gen (a 3000is)
123.8v, 13.64a, 1241w, 1693VA, 0.73PF when doing 75a output set at 14.8v, battery at 14.08 and rising.
Yes, keep the 8855 and gizmo booster, and rewire that zoo with new wire to replace any old, corroded wires. 3 ft (6ft circuit) #8 is good for the 55 amper but #4 can't hurt. You might even see 60 amps with that.
