egar
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Post by egar on Sept 10, 2012 18:56:04 GMT -5
Can I use a 30a converter to charge batteries if I'm using a. 30a electrical box? I want to be able to charge batteries when hooked up to shore power. I will be running a fantastic fan nada few LED lights. AC power will be a tv, fridge, microwave and maybe small air conditioner. I bought an AC- DC box from another member on this site and want to start wiring.
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Post by dawgpound on Sept 11, 2012 13:29:47 GMT -5
I am putting a 45amp Inteli-Power Converter with Charge Wizard in our Starflyte. Our Starflyte will have a 30amp breaker panel. In our teardrop camper and teardrops that I have built in the past, I use the same 45amp Converter and the teardrops only have a 20amp power supply. This converter has worked well for us and the Charge Wizard can either maintain the battery or if need be, it can do a fast charge.
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vikx
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Post by vikx on Sept 12, 2012 0:58:08 GMT -5
The answer to your question is yes. The 30 amp converter often has a 110 breaker box built in but if not, yes.
Depending on the Converter model, it may not be a *smart* charger, so you need a battery cutoff to prevent overcharging. I used a NOS Magnetek 6300 on my 53 Hanson, and it will overcharge if plugged in days at a time.
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egar
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Post by egar on Sept 14, 2012 17:53:41 GMT -5
Much thanks. I may go with a 45 amp converter I think I saw at VTS
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