WFCO WF-9875 Replacement

BobKrogstie wrote:

bpounds wrote:
I think you would be okay either way.

But, where did you get the 20A info? Because I see a draw of 1300W on the input, which would only be 11.x amps. No where near needing a 20A breaker.

Link to a good source:
PD 9280

Here under Specifications: Link to Specs

Hmmm, I see. I think that converter comes with a power cord and plug, so they may equip it with a 20A male plug. That would be the type with one blade perpendicular to the other. I don't know why they would do that for a 1300W load.

I would be tempted to buy that, and simply replace the plug. But first I would confirm that the max load is really 1300w, and if it is, no way does it need a 20A source. If you want the simple path, just go with the 70A version. I don't think you will see any problem with performance. It will still be better than what you are replacing.

bpounds wrote:
I think you would be okay either way.

But, where did you get the 20A info? Because I see a draw of 1300W on the input, which would only be 11.x amps. No where near needing a 20A breaker.

Link to a good source:
PD 9280

Here under Specifications: Link to Specs

We replaced the WF9875 in our new toy hauler with a PD9260 that I removed from our last toy hauler before we sold it. Works great. The PD9260 with its 14.4v bulk charge mode easily out-performs the WF9875 when charging. I could never get the WF9875 to go into 14.4v bulk-mode.

IMO, unless you have unusually high-amperage 12 volt demands (very large winch or battery bank), or need or want the absolute fastest possible 14v bulk-mode charge rate, a PD9270 (or PD9260) will work just fine (vs. a PD9280).

I think you would be okay either way.

But, where did you get the 20A info? Because I see a draw of 1300W on the input, which would only be 11.x amps. No where near needing a 20A breaker.

Link to a good source:
PD 9280