Troubleshooting Battery Boil Over With Possible Faulty Power Converter Unit

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Our 2021 Baystar came with a PD9245 charger and 2 Interstate 24M batteries. I went in my shop the other day where the RV is stored and on shore power all the time to run dehumidifiers. We are on the Gulf Coast of Texas where the humidity is always high. I saw the coach batteries had boiled over and water was low even though I just checked them a few days earlier. It looked to me like the plates in the batteries were crystalized and disconnected voltage was only 11 volts. The charger voltage was 14.4 all the time so I am assuming I need to replace. I would like to go back with the same charger since it looks like you guys have it for a fair price. I would like to upgrade to a different battery. Is the SLI24MAGMDC Duracell Ultra BCI Group 24M 12V 78AH 800CCA AGM Deep Cycle Marine and RV Battery compatible with this charger? It has a 30 month warranty is why I chose it. I hate having to spend this money on such a new unit, but I dont want to ruin more batteries. Also Newmar has the charger completely enclosed except on the top. Is this an issue?

asked by: Bill M

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In storage mode, the output voltage increases to 14.4v DC for approximately 15 minutes every 21 hours to help prevent sulfation of the battery plates. The converter output should be 13.6. When disconnected from the battery, or when the batteries are fully charged. When the shore power is connected the battery voltage should rise close to this as it charges.

Remove the battery from the equation and check the output voltage of your converter. If it's still showing 14.4v then we know it's defective and will need to be replaced with the Progressive Dynamics Inteli-Power RV Converter and Smart Battery Charger - 45 Amps # PD9245C.

The # PD9245C is compatible with lead acid batteries so it will work with the Duracell battery you referenced. You will want ensure there's room for air flow for the fan to properly cool the unit. If the fan is being blocked by a wall you'll want to remount the converter to provide better air flow.

expert reply by: Kevin C

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Answer 1

The great thing about DC power sources is that you can run multiple power sources together without issue unlike AC power which requires transfer switches. So the converter part #PD9245C ran to your panel along with your solar panel controller would…

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Answer 2

You will just need a 30 amp fuse for the Progressive Dynamics 9200 Inteli-Power Converter #PD9245C.

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Answer 3

I do have a simple wiring diagram for the Progressive Dynamics Inteli-Power RV Converter and Smart Battery Charger - 12V - 45 Amps #PD9245C. Basically you just need to run the power wire from the converter directly to the DC distribution panel and…

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No, the Progressive Dynamics PD9200 Series Battery Converter Charger with Charge Wizard #PD9260C reads the battery's charge level and adjusts the charge it sends to the battery accordingly so you can have multiple things charging the battery at…

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The only difference between the Progressive Dynamics Inteli-Power RV Converter and Battery Charger #PD9160A and the Progressive Dynamics Inteli-Power RV Converter and Smart Battery Charger #PD9260C is the charging cycles. The #PD9160A only has one…

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Answer 6

Yes the Progressive Dynamics Inteli-Power Converter part #PD9260C would do a really great job keeping the batteries of your Airstream charged. This is a smart charger that will analyze the battery's current condition and give it the best charge…

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Hey Bobby, You will want to use either solid or stranded copper wire between 2 and 14AWG for the positive and negative connections to the battery. The gauge will depend on the length of your run from the Progressive Dynamics PD9200 Series Battery…

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I recommend using the Progressive Dynamics Inteli-Power RV Converter and Smart Battery Charger #PD9245C to charge the batteries with your Progressive Dynamics Pure Sine Wave Inverter #PD64FR. There is a certain way that it will need to be wired in…

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The fan on your Progressive Dynamics #PD9260C running more often than usual could mean a couple of things are going on here; and you're correct in thinking that most of them aren't a good sign. It sounds like you've cleaned out the vents…

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Answer 10

I would be happy to help! The charge current coming from the alternator is not going through the converter portion of your your panel as a converter converts AC power from shore power or a generator to DC power for your batteries. Since the…

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Answer 11

Hey Craig, It sounds like you are asking if you can use the Progressive Dynamics converter #PD69RR to charge a battery that has a 3 panel solar panel setup also charging it. The answer to that is yes you can.

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Answer 12

For most situations, yes. If you have a power converter/charger installed and want to replace a direct R&R in most cases it is a straight forward task. However, please keep in mind that direct replacement with minimal wiring modification required…

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