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Re: Converter Issue?
A quick update - I think I have an idea that may explain all of this. I was reading the manual for my coach, and it mentions that if the battery disconnect is in the store position, and I then apply 120V power to the coach, the led on the battery disconnect switch will light up to tell me that the converter is now working and applying 12V. Mine doesn't do this - it only lights up when I switch it to use. The 2nd part of this story is that I have an oddity with my generator (stay with me - this will all make sense). To get my generator to start, I have to cut the 12V power to the coach (store), turn on the dash generator switch, and then move the 12V switch to "use". At that point, the generator will start. Note that the generator will turn off if I turn off the dash switch. So - reading the manual, I see a relay that basically controls these functions and I'm wondering if that relay is bad. I think I found it on Amazon (it's the INTELLITEC 0100055000 Battery Disconnect Relay). $60 for the part - I think I may buy it and take a chance this is causing these 2 problems. Thoughts?876Views0likes0CommentsRe: Converter Issue?
dougrainer wrote: http://web.archive.org/web/20200228080649/http://parallaxpower.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8194/2018/09/7400-Series-Owner-Guide.pdf Note, Page 4 has to do with optional timer operation. Also, note, that the next paragraph states to disconnect batteries(or unplug converter) if leaving plugged in for an extended time. Doug Thanks for catching my ignorance - didn't notice that I don't have the "T" option, so for now I'll stick with setting it on a 4 hour timer. Just bought the motorhome so the list of replacements is getting expensive!877Views0likes0CommentsRe: Converter Issue?
wa8yxm wrote: Here is a question What make/model converter do you have. a 2003 good chance you have a 3-stage converter/battery charger/ maintainer.. This type of converter has a "Bulk" mode where it puts it major amps to charge the battery. then an Aborsption mode. low current but generally higher voltage to finish charging the battery.. then it switches to "Float" mode where it can sit dang near forever without damage to the battery. Back in the last century they had single stage converters (Still do but they are better regulated now days) that had poor regulation and they would seriously overcharge your batteries and kill them.. But that's.. as they say.. "So Last Century" Today the single stages (usually the float voltage) or dual (Bulk/Float) or 3-stage. Some are 3-stage + (Progressive Dynamics Wizard models nd IOTA IQ-4 models) They don't get better than that. It's a Parallax Power Components Model 7455 - Converter/Charger. Manual says it puts out 14V when power is first applied, and then after 12 hours it drops down to 13.2V. That's about all I know about it.878Views0likes0CommentsRe: Converter Issue?
wa8yxm wrote: My Rv was wired like this Converter------Fuse panels----- Battery disconnect switch---Batteries (note this is somewhat simplified) Some are wired Converter---Batteries---Disconnect switch---Everything else. I'm guessing you got one. Sounds like it - at least now I know it's not something I'm doing, but is just one of the many ways that this could be configured. Thanks!516Views0likes0CommentsRe: Converter Issue?
dougrainer wrote: IF your Converter is the type that has a 120 cord and plugs into a 120 receptacle. You can install a Xmas type light timer to only have the converter come on 12 hours a day in storage. This allows the Converter to keep the coach batteries charged and not have to worry about "boiling" the batteries dry from overcharging, from constant charge. Doug That's a great idea - just went ahead and put a programmable timer on there for when it's at home. That way I can control it remotely if needed. I'll start off by running it 4 hours per day and see how the batteries respond. Thanks for the suggestion!367Views0likes0CommentsConverter Issue?
I have a strange situation in my new (to me) Class A. 2003 Georgie Boy Landau with 12V Converter located in the basement. When I plug into shore power, I want to put my batteries into store mode but still run the AC out in the driveway. If I leave the switch in "Use", everything works great; If I flip it to "Store", the AC will turn off. I'm assuming that the thermostats are 12V powered and also assumed that the converter takes the 12V power and sends it to the coach, regardless of the battery switch setting. I've checked the converter - when it's turned off, I read 12.6V at the output (which is the power coming back from the house batteries); When I turn it on, it goes to 13.8V, so I know it's outputting DC. Am I missing something somewhere? Everyone tells me that I should be able to put the batteries into store mode but still use the 12V from the converter. Very confused...3.1KViews0likes24CommentsRe: AC Compressor runs long (after an shutoff).
trailrider wrote: The relay on the control board that sends power to the compressor is stuck on. First thing I did this morning - gave the relay on the left a nice tap and the compressor turned off. To be safe I'm going to replace the board. Thanks again - very much appreciated!421Views0likes0Comments
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