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[GMCnet] power converter. [message #113355] Thu, 27 January 2011 22:48 Go to next message
john arbuckle is currently offline  john arbuckle   United States
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Hey guys I have written about so many things I need a refresher on the
power converter. I am going to order one shortly. I know the 45 amp
with charge wizard is sufficient. Would there be a down side to order
the 60 amp unit with charge wizard, or what would be the bonus to
this. I just really ned to know if the 60 amp is any better for our
needs because I am willing to spend the extra money, or am I just
flushing money down the toilet? Oh yeah I am putting sensors in all of
my tanks for my monitor system. I have a JVR with the screws and
rubber grommets to drill holes for in the tanks. Has anyone had to
drill holes for the dark tank while bolted to the bottom of the rig.
If so how and where were they placed? Any help would be great trying
to button these things up.

John Arbuckle
1976 Palm Beach
Tucson AZ
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Re: [GMCnet] power converter. [message #113356 is a reply to message #113355] Thu, 27 January 2011 23:27 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Ken Burton is currently offline  Ken Burton   United States
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45 amp should do you. I have two converters installed. The main one is the 45 amp model. I have never found a need to turn on the the second one. If you are really worried about it, spend the extra money and get the larger one. It is more a matter of personal choice than need.



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Re: [GMCnet] power converter. [message #113360 is a reply to message #113355] Fri, 28 January 2011 05:17 Go to previous messageGo to next message
USAussie is currently offline  USAussie   United States
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G'day,

I went with the 60 amp unit because of the dimensions.

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Rob M.
USAussie - Downunder
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426


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Hey guys I have written about so many things I need a refresher on the
power converter. I am going to order one shortly. I know the 45 amp
with charge wizard is sufficient. Would there be a down side to order
the 60 amp unit with charge wizard, or what would be the bonus to
this. I just really ned to know if the 60 amp is any better for our
needs because I am willing to spend the extra money, or am I just
flushing money down the toilet? Oh yeah I am putting sensors in all of
my tanks for my monitor system. I have a JVR with the screws and
rubber grommets to drill holes for in the tanks. Has anyone had to
drill holes for the dark tank while bolted to the bottom of the rig.
If so how and where were they placed? Any help would be great trying
to button these things up.

John Arbuckle
1976 Palm Beach
Tucson AZ
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Re: [GMCnet] power converter. [message #113367 is a reply to message #113355] Fri, 28 January 2011 07:09 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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john arbuckle wrote on Thu, 27 January 2011 23:48

Hey guys I have written about so many things I need a refresher on the power converter. I am going to order one shortly. I know the 45 amp with charge wizard is sufficient. Would there be a down side to order the 60 amp unit with charge wizard, or what would be the bonus to this. I just really ned to know if the 60 amp is any better for our needs because I am willing to spend the extra money, or am I just flushing money down the toilet?
Oh yeah I am putting sensors in all of my tanks for my monitor system. I have a JVR with the screws and rubber grommets to drill holes for in the tanks. Has anyone had to drill holes for the dark tank while bolted to the bottom of the rig. If so how and where were they placed? Any help would be great trying to button these things up.

John Arbuckle
1976 Palm Beach
Tucson AZ

John,

I am with KenB on this. Unless you have a really big house bank and very heavy wiring to the converter/charger, more than 45 amp is probably a lost investment.

Matt

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Re: [GMCnet] power converter. [message #113423 is a reply to message #113356] Fri, 28 January 2011 21:49 Go to previous messageGo to next message
john arbuckle is currently offline  john arbuckle   United States
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thanks everyone you all have a good point. 45 amps sounds like enough.
No need for overkill.

John Arbuckle

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> 45 amp should do you.  I have two converters installed.  The main one is the 45 amp model.  I have never found a need to turn on the the second one.  If you are really worried about it, spend the extra money and get the larger one.  It is more a matter of personal choice than need.
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Re: [GMCnet] power converter. [message #113426 is a reply to message #113423] Fri, 28 January 2011 22:08 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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john arbuckle wrote on Fri, 28 January 2011 21:49

thanks everyone you all have a good point. 45 amps sounds like enough.
No need for overkill.

John Arbuckle



John,

What is the price difference between the 45 and the 60 amp versions?

Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana

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Re: [GMCnet] power converter. [message #113438 is a reply to message #113426] Sat, 29 January 2011 02:47 Go to previous message
USAussie is currently offline  USAussie   United States
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Ken,

Ebay: 350388843917 - 60 Amp with pendant = $174.99

Ebay: 350427400382 - 45 Amp with pendant = $129.99

Price delta = $45.00

Regards,
Rob M.
USAussie - Downunder
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426


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John,

What is the price difference between the 45 and the 60 amp versions?

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