Replace the WFCO with an IOTA w/smart charger
I am contemplating replacing the WFCO Converter/Charger model WF-9855 in our 2011 Lance model 1985. In storage in my shop is an IOTA DLS45 with smart charger that I purchased new and only used it for...
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Just be aware the spare IOTA DLS45 you have is a 45AMP 4-stage smart mode unit. Your WFCO is rated at 55AMPS so you are replacing it with a 45AMP unit. If you only have one or two batteries to charge the 45AMP model should be ok...
I like the idea of leaving your WFCO converter/charger in its place and just turn off the 120VAC Breaker for it. Then install the IOTA unit by itself and run a second 120VAC source to it with its own breaker. This way you can still use the WFCO 55AMP model as a backup if needed. Just turn on the 120VAC Breaker to the one you need to use...
This is what I did with my WFCO 8900 series that was using a WF-8945 converter/charger unit. I got the Progressive PD9260C 60AMP Converter/Charger unit and added it stand alone to the dual 12VDC connection closer to my battery bank... The PD9260C has the dual 12VDC output connection so it is in-line now between the WF8945 DC connection and the main battery switch setup...
Roy Ken
I like the idea of leaving your WFCO converter/charger in its place and just turn off the 120VAC Breaker for it. Then install the IOTA unit by itself and run a second 120VAC source to it with its own breaker. This way you can still use the WFCO 55AMP model as a backup if needed. Just turn on the 120VAC Breaker to the one you need to use...
This is what I did with my WFCO 8900 series that was using a WF-8945 converter/charger unit. I got the Progressive PD9260C 60AMP Converter/Charger unit and added it stand alone to the dual 12VDC connection closer to my battery bank... The PD9260C has the dual 12VDC output connection so it is in-line now between the WF8945 DC connection and the main battery switch setup...
Roy Ken
