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Re: Converter charging house batteries
Reply #25 –
Todd gave me number and person to speak with at Parallex. The gentleman thought it was the solar controller initially, as the converter will not go higher than 13.8 volts.  After about an hour of running tests with multi-meter, we located the problem.  The Converter had a temperature control board attached to the converter that may allow the charge rate to go higher if Board is not functioning properly.  I removed the Board and voltage immediately dropped to 13.8.  He said it was a defective board and it was ok to continue on our trip without the Board.  They will send me a new one that I can install when we get home in about 3 weeks.  I will keep an eye out for other problems associated with the high voltage....hopefully none.
Ross Taylor
2017 MB
 
Re: Converter charging house batteries
Reply #26 –
Thank you for following  up with their response!  I would never thought of battery temperature doing that, but it does. I just thought it was freezing in the middle of summer.
Rodney
1988 Mid Bath