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Re: [GMCnet] Trying to figure out things! [message #168729 is a reply to message #168726] Mon, 07 May 2012 09:24 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
Bruce Hart is currently offline  Bruce Hart   United States
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Here is another one.
http://www.progressivedyn.com/prod_details/rv_conv/rv_converter_pd9245c_2.html

This a 45 amp, they also have 60 amp, 70 amp, and 80 amp.

On Mon, May 7, 2012 at 8:15 AM, Bruce Hart <hartsgmc@gmail.com> wrote:

> Would this converter be over kill?
>
> http://www.bestconverter.com/PD4590-50-Amp-Power-Center-with-90-Amp-ConverterCharger_p_359.html
>
>
>
> On Mon, May 7, 2012 at 6:50 AM, Bruce Hart <hartsgmc@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Ok, I unplug the converter trip all the breakers. I have 120 at the
>> outlets, plug converter back in and checked the 7 fuses for house lights,
>> water pump, furnaces etc. No power across any fuse! Now I justification
>> (if I really needed any) to get a new converter.
>> Any suggestions on what brand or power rating?
>>
>> On Sun, May 6, 2012 at 7:07 PM, Emery Stora <emerystora@mac.com> wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> On May 6, 2012, at 7:00 PM, Bruce Hart wrote:
>>>
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > Still trying to find out how everything works in my coach.
>>> > My house battery was dead so I removed it. I plugged my electrical
>>> cord to an outlet in my garage. Nothing works, no interior lights no
>>> heater, ect. The buzz box is getting hot (measured 145 degrees).
>>> > I take it that there has to be a battery in place for the 110v source
>>> to work?
>>>
>>> No. The 12 volt is only connected through your buzz box (charger or
>>> converter). Your 120 volt circuits should still work. If you converter is
>>> getting hot then you are probably getting power to it. (unless it is
>>> getting back feed from the 12 volt side). Unplug the converter. Check the
>>> circuit breakers in you breaker box. Trip all of them, the mains and the
>>> individual circuits. Make sure they are on. Use a test light (even a
>>> small lamp will work) and go around and plug it in to all of your
>>> receptacles to see if you are getting power at the outlets.
>>>
>>> Make sure that your electric water heater is turned off before doing
>>> this or you might burn out the heating element.
>>>
>>> Let us know your results.
>>>
>>> Emery Stora
>>> 77 Kingsley
>>>
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>>
>> --
>> Bruce Hart
>> 1976 Palm Beach
>> Milliken, Co
>>
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> Bruce Hart
> 1976 Palm Beach
> Milliken, Co
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