Yahoo Message Number: 149392 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/lifewithalazydazerv/conversations/messages/149392)
Pat and others. It could just be the fan turning on and off. There is a fan inside that runs when it gets warm. If it is real quiet you can hear it. It is Normal. Magnetostriction causes all transformers to hum a little, but is normal also. If the converter is working, relax. It is not a 'ticking time bomb'. RonB
Yahoo Message Number: 149394 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/lifewithalazydazerv/conversations/messages/149394)
I agree that while the hum can be irritating, nothing dramatic is likely to happen.
But the old converters still have have two issues.
1 - They are very slow at recharging batteries and nearly worthless on a generator when boondocking.
2 - They tend to overcharge batteries and "boil" off water when left on shore power for long periods.
Our batteries lose very little water since I put in a PD 9270.
Art
Yahoo Message Number: 149420 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/lifewithalazydazerv/conversations/messages/149420)
Well, my main concern is what will happen to the batteries if they get overcharged - and after a few days of shore power, I'm starting to have problems with them holding a charge. Going to check the water levels tomorrow. I'm unplugged now, but definitely want something to protect (and to avoid replacing) the batteries.
So, would an RV supply/repair shop be the best place to go, or should I call my friendly local electrician?
Pat
PS So glad it wasn't a bomb I was hearing RonB (https://ec.yimg.com/ec?url=https%3A%2F%2Fs.yimg.com%2Fok%2Fu%2Fassets%2Fimg%2Femoticons%2Femo38.gif&t=1455303984&sig=Sz9jfd0_YAmRRhGhFrQ8gQ--~C)
Yahoo Message Number: 149441 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/lifewithalazydazerv/conversations/messages/149441)
Local RV supply/repair shop, or online. If you're a Good Sam member, and there is a Camping World nearby, the installion on a purchase from them is reasonable.
My buzz box was easy to replace (not in an LD), label the plus & minus (+12 Volts and ground) wires to the fuse panel, unfasten them from the old box, unplug the old box from the AC outlet and remove a few screws. The new converter fit in the space where the old one was (doesn't always happen that way), so all I had to do was fasten the new one in place, connect the 12 V wires from the fuse panel and plug it in. If the laws of Murphy didn't strike, you're ready to go.
RonC
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Mon Nov 10, 2014 3:51 pm (PST) . Posted by:
Well, my main concern is what will happen to the batteries if they get overcharged - and after a few days of shore power, I'm starting to have problems with them holding a charge. Going to check the water levels tomorrow. I'm unplugged now, but definitely want something to protect (and to avoid replacing) the batteries.
So, would an RV supply/repair shop be the best place to go, or should I call my friendly local electrician?
Pat
Yahoo Message Number: 149449 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/lifewithalazydazerv/conversations/messages/149449)
I thought I read some where that you can have a disconnect switch or something like that when your plugged in to shore power so you won't over charge your battery or was it when you are storing your rig ? ? ? ?
Yahoo Message Number: 149451 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/lifewithalazydazerv/conversations/messages/149451)
"I thought I read some where that you can have a disconnect switch or something like that when your plugged in to shore power so you won't over charge your battery or was it when you are storing your rig ?"
A disconnect switch has long been a factory option on new Lazy Dazes, and can be added to older ones. These switches prevent anything from charging--or using!--your batteries, so they are useful only when your rig is in storage.
Andy Baird
Travels with Andy (http://www.andybaird.com/travels)
Yahoo Message Number: 149459 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/lifewithalazydazerv/conversations/messages/149459)
Thanks for the info Andy..
Yahoo Message Number: 149463 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/lifewithalazydazerv/conversations/messages/149463)
Thanks Ron. Unfortunately, I very well acquainted with Mr Murphy, so as I'm a Coachnet member, I'll be checking with them on recommendations for a service center...
Pat