pianotuna
Regina, SK, Canada
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wfco is not a great converter. Consider replacement with something better.
Regards, Don
My ride is a 28 foot Class C, 256 watts solar, 556 amp hours of AGM in two battery banks 12 volt batteries, 3000 watt Magnum hybrid inverter, Sola Basic Autoformer, Microair Easy Start.
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AllegroD
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If it were me, I'd get a 12v/120v multimeter. You can get them fairly cheap, almost anywhere. I would disconnect the pos on the batt(s) and run the converter as normal, and measure the output of the converter. Then I would mesure the charge in the batts. I'd post the results here. You will get better and more focused info/diagnosis by posting the test results.
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mchero
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That converter should be getting 120 volts on the AC side thus charging your batteries. Check for a tripped breaker or blown fuse.
If getting power and charging the batteries you should hear it humming.
Robert McHenry
Currently, Henniker NH
07 Fleetwood Discovery 39V
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2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee
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ArchHoagland
Clovis, CA, USA
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What is the voltage at the house battery posts when you measure it?
Have you ever checked the water levels in the batteries?
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AllegroD
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Octaneforce
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Hey everyone. I finally figured out this issue. I was getting funky voltage on the ac side of my converter. There was an old surge protector (like the ones you see under a desk) between where the converter plugs in and the original plug. I removed it, plugged the converter directly into the outlet, and my problem was solved!! Thanks for the help. I went ahead and installed a “smart” power inverter that was suggested anyway. Pd9260c.
1993 fleetwood coronado 30’ class a chuggin along with a tbi 454
An On demand hot water heater was the best thing i ever did
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time2roll
Southern California
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Your battery will perform far better and last far longer with the 9260.
2001 F150 SuperCrew
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John&Joey
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Check the water level.
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Jennifer Koper
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Used batteries cost about $500 a kilowatt-hour to change to stationary storage systems, about half the cost of batteries fresh off the factory floor. That will provide an opening for solar installers to cheaply add storage space to rooftop systems until new battery expenses come down.
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toolttime
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Check the ground connection at investor and battery
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