? Buzzing sound from control panel?
I have 10 y/o Pastime TC. Recently there has been intermittent constant buzzing sound coming from "? Control Panel". This is the mounted panel covering 12 v fuses and 110 circuit breaker.I can't ident...
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Probably, the Xantrex is simply a device that provides inverted AC power when OFF the grid and a high amp battery charger when ON the grid. The original converter, with its 12v fusing, is still needed to convert 120vac to 12vdc. The Xantrex may not do that.
The buzzing is probably coming from a 10 year old Parallax/Magnetek converter. That is easily replaced by something like a Progressive Dynamics converter. Much better converter and (smart) charger, though if the Xantrex is what I think it is, he probably has charging already covered.
I am no whiz at wiring but, as with so many things these days, there was a youtube video and clear instructions from Progressive Dynamics that showed how to replace it. VERY simple and safe, as long as you disconnect all power sources.
But there might still be confusion between the PD and the Xantrex, in terms of charging the battery. I am not sure if that function can be disabled in a PD. The PD does use a good charging algorithm but I believe it is only a 5-10 amp charger. Many of the dedicated inverter/chargers are 20+ amps. If the Xantrex is a smart charger, I would prefer that it charge my house battery.
The buzzing is probably coming from a 10 year old Parallax/Magnetek converter. That is easily replaced by something like a Progressive Dynamics converter. Much better converter and (smart) charger, though if the Xantrex is what I think it is, he probably has charging already covered.
I am no whiz at wiring but, as with so many things these days, there was a youtube video and clear instructions from Progressive Dynamics that showed how to replace it. VERY simple and safe, as long as you disconnect all power sources.
But there might still be confusion between the PD and the Xantrex, in terms of charging the battery. I am not sure if that function can be disabled in a PD. The PD does use a good charging algorithm but I believe it is only a 5-10 amp charger. Many of the dedicated inverter/chargers are 20+ amps. If the Xantrex is a smart charger, I would prefer that it charge my house battery.
