WFCO WF-9875 Replacement
I am looking at a Progressive Dynamics Series 9200 replacement for my now defunct WF-9875 converter but PD does not have a 75A unit. Their 80A unit requires a 20A AC source but my current converter c...
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wa8yxm wrote:
The 9280 Plug In model comes with a 20 amp plug, not a more common 15, however it will work just fine on a 15 amp breaker,, you just need to hang a 20 amp outlet in the bay for it to plug into
The hard wired version is even easier.. no need to hang the outlet.
HOW DO I KNOW THIS
I have a 9180 with optional charge wizard.. (Basically the 9280) and I needed the 20 amp breaker for something lese so I hung it on a 15 as I did not have another 20 handy.. Works great, has for 11 years.
This sounds correct to me. No way does that thing draw enough to need a 20A circuit.
So why does PD do that? Possibly because they are concerned about the DC side. They are in the replacement business. Many DIY'ers would try to upgrade by installing the highest rated converter, when the DC side of their coach is not wired for that. By using a 20A plug, PD can discourage installing the 80A in coaches not designed for that. That's all just speculation on my part.
