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Re: I don't think the charge controller is working [message #362768 is a reply to message #362759] |
Wed, 10 March 2021 16:49 |
blur911
Messages: 166 Registered: December 2020 Location: Kingston, Ontario
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Thanks for breaking up the thread, I forget that many are on email and it gets messy.
I'm on shore power.
Have verified, converter/charger is kaput. No change in battery voltage, it doesn't turn on when plugged in. Looks like some water damage in the past.
Also found out my nice CTek battery charger is kaput. It would fault out after a few minutes of trying to charge and I thought my batteries were toast, but looks like they're ok.. (big whew)
Have another battery charger connected to charge them now, good thing I have 3 of everything.
Burl Vibert
Kingston, Ontario
1976 GMC 26 foot, Sheridan reno, don't know original model but we call her Roxie
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Re: I don't think the charge controller is working [message #362789 is a reply to message #362780] |
Sat, 13 March 2021 11:21 |
blur911
Messages: 166 Registered: December 2020 Location: Kingston, Ontario
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Melbo wrote on Fri, 12 March 2021 15:53Just a simple question I am sure you already probably checked.
Did you check the fuses on the converter.
Melbo
I haven't found any fuses! Also haven't found the rear battery junction, it seems to be under a cabinet bottom. I think I'll add a breaker after the new converter/charger, I see in the prints there was originally a 60amp breaker between it and the fuse panel, but if it's still there, it's hidden.
I'm going to remount everything, there was water damage to the plywood. I'd also like to add a battery disconnect switch outside at the rear batteries.
Burl Vibert
Kingston, Ontario
1976 GMC 26 foot, Sheridan reno, don't know original model but we call her Roxie
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Re: I don't think the charge controller is working [message #362933 is a reply to message #362759] |
Sun, 21 March 2021 20:27 |
blur911
Messages: 166 Registered: December 2020 Location: Kingston, Ontario
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Things are looking better now. I still want to change that red output wire as it's a few inches too short for my liking, but I'm still shopping for some #6 wire and I had that piece already.
Anyhow, it's all working now.
I also added an ON/OFF switch on the 120vac in and a 50amp breaker on the output. It's kind of hidden right now, but I'm going to put a hinge on the shelf for easy access, or cut more holes in the face once I get more wire and the ok from my wife. I think it's ok where it is though, we'll see.
I will eventually be mounting the display panel for the charger beside the breaker panels.
Burl Vibert
Kingston, Ontario
1976 GMC 26 foot, Sheridan reno, don't know original model but we call her Roxie
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