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Re: New converter PD4655 doesn't go into boost mode Part 2
MrWizard wrote: What was the amps at 13.8v when you shut it off Two hours might get you 80 percent charged If your down to 45 percent you have to return about 140 amp hrs to the batteries that's not going to happen in two hrs Not even with my 70 amp PD Not saying your PD is working correctly, Just saying your not providing all the info we ask for to say what wrong I ended that charging at 10.0 amps at 37 minutes, due to noise restrictions at the campground617Views0likes0CommentsRe: New converter PD4655 doesn't go into boost mode Part 2
Voltage remained at 13.8 throughout the 40 minute recharge. The amps going into the battery did not change as I went from a blinking light, hit the button, to the solid light, No change at all Just the fact of the amps dropping off so fast on these depleted batteries, give a clue of a defective unit? Regards MrWizard wrote: RobertL0 wrote: I appreciate all the reply, thanks guys! I do not have the pendant, I manually push the button on the board. During my charge, either 10 seconds or 5 minutes into into the cycle, when I push the button, the LED light will change from steady green to blinking green, but the voltage and amps does NOT change as reported on the TriMetric.. You just turned boost OFF Solid green light is boost mode indicator Blinking light is normal absorb mode It may not be working when it is supposed too But but you turned it off, so no way to know Leave it on solid green and give us volts to go with the amps Volts should be rising but it could take awhile to see the rise depending on battery condition TriMetric are nice, but at this point it is possibly out of calibration Batteries should be charged until totally full this is going to be hours and hours then calibrate the TriMetric619Views0likes0CommentsRe: New converter PD4655 doesn't go into boost mode Part 2
I appreciate all the reply, thanks guys! I do not have the pendant, I manually push the button on the board. During my charge, either 10 seconds or 5 minutes into into the cycle, when I push the button, the LED light will change from steady green to blinking green, but the voltage and amps does NOT change as reported on the TriMetric..617Views0likes0CommentsNew converter PD4655 doesn't go into boost mode Part 2
I have copied my initial complaint below regarding my installation. Amended to that, is what I observed 2 days ago when I brought my batteries down to 45% per the TM-2030 battery monitor """"I replaced the WFCO converter in my 2015 class C with a Progressive Dynamics PD4655, since we boondock and would like to charge my 2 house batteries quicker when using the onboard generator. I also installed a TM-2030 battery monitor. The two house batteries are 24DC-4, which have a reserve capacity of 130 min each Last week, while boondocking, I observed the TM-2030 showing a 55% battery charge remaining and fired up the generator. I saw the green light lit steady on the converter circuit board stating that we were in "boost mode". But according to the TM-2030, the volts going into the battery was showing 13.6, not the 14.4 boost mode should provide. I hit the Charge Wizard button to cycle through the 3 modes, but still it only showed 13.6 volts in "Boost Mode". I have the wiring schematics for the coach and they used 2 gauge cables in all battery connections. I did not run the generator too long that morning so I never timed how long or how many amps was put back into the battery. My question is, why did the converter NOT go into "boost mode" """ AMENDED: With the batteries drawn down to 45% per the TM-2030 battery monitor, I started the onboard generator and observed the following on the TM-2030: Minutes- Amps going back to batteries 1........... 26.2 2........... 19.8 3........... 19.4 4............ 18.9 5............ 18.7 6............ 18.1 7............ 17.6 8............. 16.9 9............. 16.4 10............ 16.2 11............ 15.8 12............ 15.5 13............ 15.3 …… 20............ 12.8 Battery 48% recharged per TM-2030 …. 29............ 11.3 …. 37............. 10.0 Battery 52% recharged per TM-2030 What happened to the boost mode?2.7KViews0likes16CommentsNew converter PD4655 doesn't go into boost mode?
I replaced the WFCO converter in my 2015 class C with a Progressive Dynamics PD4655, since we boondock and would like to charge my 2 house batteries quicker when using the onboard generator. I also installed a TM-2030 battery monitor. The two house batteries are 24DC-4, which have a reserve capacity of 130 min each Last week, while boondocking, I observed the TM-2030 showing a 55% battery charge remaining and fired up the generator. I saw the green light lit steady on the converter circuit board stating that we were in "boost mode". But according to the TM-2030, the volts going into the battery was showing 13.6, not the 14.4 boost mode should provide. I hit the Charge Wizard button to cycle through the 3 modes, but still it only showed 13.6 volts in "Boost Mode". I have the wiring schematics for the coach and they used 2 gauge cables in all battery connections. I did not run the generator too long that morning so I never timed how long or how many amps was put back into the battery. My question is, why did the converter NOT go into "boost mode" Thank you in advance Rob2.1KViews0likes10CommentsRe: SOOO Confused
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Thanks, but I am able restart the unit immediately by shutting it off, then on, via the thermostat..I think high head pressure would prevent me from starting the compressor immediately MM49 wrote: RobertL0 wrote: For me to restart the cooling, I need to shut off the AC via the thermostat, and then turn it back on. The problem will the repeat itself. I would rather do the work here, then leaving the RV at a service center for a few days if I can, especially in the mid of summer camping. Think replacing the thermostat will do the trick? Are there better thermostats out there than the Dometic? Thanks in advance Your problem is real. I have a new Sunny Brook with the same issues. It seems like it is cutting out from high head pressure. It resumes later. This only happens in very hot weather. MM49863Views0likes0CommentsRe: New Dometic 3 button thermostat shuts down AC system at will
Was this problem ever resolved? lenr wrote: Our newly installed tstat and control board now seem to be not starting up on auto fan. Had it set to 62 with the tstat saying it was 77 with no start. Finally took off and ran after several cycles of the push button thru tell heat-off-fan speed-a/c positions. Can't find a tech support number for Domestic--they only talk to dealers. I don't believe this is a dead band issue. If the dead band is this wide, then this tstat is total junk. The manual says it will switch to high fan when 5 degrees from set point--it does not say there is a 5 degree dead band.866Views0likes0Comments
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