Installing new Progressive Dynamics converter
See the attached pics from the PD installation guide. I don't understand exactly what the wiring instructions are trying to tell me for properly wiring the converter for an external disconnect swi...
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I think there is some confusion here.
Nothing mentions 'alternator'. 'ALTERNATE xxx' is just how they labeled that particular connection. A fuse block is not part of this.
For clarification: I'm replacing a failing converter in a trailer. As part of this I'm adding the disconnect switch (and a lot of other electrical stuff that isn't involved with this question).
I believe MrWizard has it right and my confusion arose from considering the cutoff switch as totally disconnecting the battery. Without the extra wiring to the disconnect lug that is exactly what I'd have. With the extra wire it would act like MrWizard described.
Rich is also right that with the extra wire the house circuits would be off while charging could continue BUT that seems unnecessary since if the battery charge is being maintained why be concerned about any 'phantom' draws (like LP detector & radio clock)?
I think I'm likely to connect the switch as a DC disconnect AND install a knife switch on the battery post for a battery disconnect.
Thanks for the responces.
Nothing mentions 'alternator'. 'ALTERNATE xxx' is just how they labeled that particular connection. A fuse block is not part of this.
For clarification: I'm replacing a failing converter in a trailer. As part of this I'm adding the disconnect switch (and a lot of other electrical stuff that isn't involved with this question).
I believe MrWizard has it right and my confusion arose from considering the cutoff switch as totally disconnecting the battery. Without the extra wiring to the disconnect lug that is exactly what I'd have. With the extra wire it would act like MrWizard described.
Rich is also right that with the extra wire the house circuits would be off while charging could continue BUT that seems unnecessary since if the battery charge is being maintained why be concerned about any 'phantom' draws (like LP detector & radio clock)?
I think I'm likely to connect the switch as a DC disconnect AND install a knife switch on the battery post for a battery disconnect.
Thanks for the responces.
