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Re: jumper Magnetek circuit board
Yes, I realized the difference from our previous post. But like I said, old RV, not overly concerned about charging speed from the generator, cost less. Seemed a good compromise. Thank you wa8yxm, that's my plan! I've installed a good number of outlets and I know better than to do anything less than use the screws and wrap the wire the correct way :-)507Views0likes0CommentsRe: jumper Magnetek circuit board
Yes, I think I've got it figured out. Since the RV is a 1988, and it's an ongoing/never-ending project I compromised on price/needs and got the PowerMax Pm3-45. I plan to wire an outlet from the breaker the current converter is on to plug the new one into.509Views0likes0Commentsjumper Magnetek circuit board
I need to jumper the circuit board on my old Magnetek circuit board but can't find a description, so I just need clarification. In the attached photo, do I just need to take a short length of wire and attach the terminal that currently has the blue wire to the terminal with the red wire? If not, please correct me. Thank you! https://photos.app.goo.gl/GwU9Uy9wPmebibYL61.8KViews0likes9CommentsRe: New converter, or whole power center?
BFL13 wrote: which has the adjustable voltage feature you might find useful What are the chances I will actually use this? BFL13 wrote: One way is to use the black and white wires to the 6300 input (the black goes to the 120v circuit breaker marked "converter") and use them on a standard household 15a receptacle. Any reason I can't just cut off the plug and wire directly together in a J-box? BFL13 wrote: Jumpering the fuse panel is easy. The 6300 board has two positives (red and blue) instead of just the one blue. So you add a wire over to join their two lugs, so now the blue (to new converter pos) will do both "sides". There is info on jumpering I will link here on edit, if I can find it Thank you! Sounds plenty easy. Forgot to mention this is a 30amp rv. The current converter is 45amp. Should I upgrade that? How much? We don't run much: a/c, sometimes microwave or coffee pot or hairdryer. Wiring in rv is 14/2 I think. It's white romex but seems heavier than modern, so it may be 12/2. I see he PM3-60LK is actually about the price as the original 45 I posted. Much less than the PM3-5LK. You are awesome!634Views0likes0CommentsRe: New converter, or whole power center?
BFL13 wrote: ...Look for the PowerMax (or Boondocker) or PD replacements, which have proper converters to them. Notice where you must either replace the 6300's DC fuse panel or "jumper" it so it is no longer a "split panel". With the 1991 Class C, I chose to use a deck mount converter and jumper the 6300's fuse panel, leaving the 6300 converter there but disconnected. It makes a difference what to recommend if you go off grid a lot or always have shore power. Excellent advice and detail! Thank you. So, I was considering this PowerMax at Amazon. to mount in the space of the old converter. I have confidence I can manage any wiring needed, or know someone who will help. I also see this PD Power Center on Amazon for slightly more. Would this be any better than just a deck mount/jumper? Where can I find information/instructions on jumpering the 12v circuit board? Is there any problem with doing that? Or would it be better get an upgrade kit with a new board? I hate to spend more than needed, after all the thing is 31 years old! We don't boondock much, usually shore power. I have a single lead acid house battery. Charging time is probably split 60/40 between generator and shore power.634Views0likes0Comments
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