1rosario wrote: Snip...
Also, is there such a thing as plug and play with converters? Or does it require a lot of rewiring?
I am in the middle of replacing my Magnetek 7345 with a PD9260. Electrically, it is plug and play, mechanically it is not.
I am using these instructions to replace the old converter with the new. Apparently there have been some changes since the instructions were written, but it is still a pretty good guide. But when things are not the same as the instructions say, you do have to be able to change your plans to make things work.
Hopefully I'll be finished later today.
I thought it the 4600 series was more or less plug and play mechanically speaking for replacing old Magnetek converters?
I think you are right. I wanted the PD9260 and it was available at Amazon for $160. Amazon has the 4645 for $215. I think the difference in price is worth a few hours work. Not everyone would agree, but my time comes pretty cheap, being retired, besides it gives me something to do.
BTW, I finished it this morning, and it works fine.
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tenbear wrote: I am using these instructions to replace the old converter with the new. Apparently there have been some changes since the instructions were written, but it is still a pretty good guide. But when things are not the same as the instructions say, you do have to be able to change your plans to make things work.
tenbear wrote: I am using these instructions to replace the old converter with the new. Apparently there have been some changes since the instructions were written, but it is still a pretty good guide. But when things are not the same as the instructions say, you do have to be able to change your plans to make things work.
Looks like I am a little late. Done is done... glad it worked out
Thanks for the thought. It really wasn't all that difficult. I think I spent as much time finding some red #8 wire in this part of the world as making the changes.
The Magnatek 6345 was a decent converter in it's day... This was of course before the 3 stage chargers and other improvements that followed the 6345...
IIRC, the 6345 had a float voltage adjustment pot on it - do a search and see if you can find any info on it... Proper adjustment of this pot would minimize battery boiling... I use to have the info but it is long gone - about 3 computers ago...
Wait for it, wait for it, wait for it - - - - found it!!! Everything you wanted to know about a Magnatex 6345 (and others in that series)
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