Converter Causing Generator Surge
I have a 5th wheel with a Progressive Dynamics Inteli-Power Converter. When dry camping we use a Honda 2000 generator to recharge the batteries. Lately when I start the generator in the morning and th...
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alphamorph wrote:
Thankyou all. WA8 makes a good point as mine is the 80amp model BUT by 'surge', I mean the generator doesn't only rev up; it oscillates up and down in revs after an brief, initial high rev. It is becoming clear that the batteries are getting long in the tooth and when low in charge, the smart wizard on the converter is sending high and medium charges to the batteries which in turn causes the econo throttle to attempt to accommodate. I will install a couple of new batteries and after initial charge up, drain them half way down and test my theory. Will let you know findings.
So prove it with the microwave or 1300-1500 watt electric heater.
Batteries that are going bad, sulfating ,act like charged batteries, thus reduced load.
Jim
