Magnum Energy Inverter overheat....suggestions
My 2 year old ME 2800 psw inverter has failed. After some over-the-phone diagnostics with Magnum Energy, they say failure of the FET board, most likely due to heat. So now I need to find someone who will R&R the thing in the very tight space it is installed and will work with my extended warranty company, Cornerstone.
I am concerned about heat in that compartment (seems a pretty dumb place to locate the inverter...engine nearby, muffler below it). The compartment does have two fans but even with those running full blast, on a 74 degree day, I measured 100+F in the compartment and that was after I opened the door.
I am curious if anyone here with the same or similar set up has done anything extra to provide more cooling/air flow to that space. I have considered cutting a hole in the bottom of the area which would allow air to flow from the open (and in my case, empty) battery space below. I am not sure if water spray would enter since that area is near the rear wheel. I have also considered cutting an opening in the compartment door and installing a fan on the inside with some stainless louvers on the exterior. Again, would not want water to enter the compartment when running in the rain.
I am concerned about heat in that compartment (seems a pretty dumb place to locate the inverter...engine nearby, muffler below it). The compartment does have two fans but even with those running full blast, on a 74 degree day, I measured 100+F in the compartment and that was after I opened the door.
I am curious if anyone here with the same or similar set up has done anything extra to provide more cooling/air flow to that space. I have considered cutting a hole in the bottom of the area which would allow air to flow from the open (and in my case, empty) battery space below. I am not sure if water spray would enter since that area is near the rear wheel. I have also considered cutting an opening in the compartment door and installing a fan on the inside with some stainless louvers on the exterior. Again, would not want water to enter the compartment when running in the rain.
