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Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 02-24-2022, 06:15 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 11,814
Posted By tdf-texas
That and the voltage tolerance of these boards...

That and the voltage tolerance of these boards vary. Some fail shortly after purchase and others last for years. The <14V rating is to protect the manufacturer - oh, your voltage is too high so the...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 02-24-2022, 05:19 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 11,814
Posted By tdf-texas
Uh, Bob. The furnace, hot water heater, etc....

Uh, Bob. The furnace, hot water heater, etc. control boards are powered by the DC supply all the time - not just when you turn them on. Even when the hot water heater is running on propane, the...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 02-14-2022, 04:40 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 11,814
Posted By tdf-texas
4 amps isn't going to power any of the at risk...

4 amps isn't going to power any of the at risk devices in the Escape - I would look for at least a 10 amp buck/boost regulator.
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 02-11-2022, 08:54 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 11,814
Posted By tdf-texas
The WFCO ground stud is used by ETI for both the...

The WFCO ground stud is used by ETI for both the DC and AC ground connection. Some of the trailer DC negative returns are through the trailer frame is the reason why the battery negative is...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 02-10-2022, 05:38 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 11,814
Posted By tdf-texas
The furnace control board is connected to the...

The furnace control board is connected to the trailer DC power all the time - not just when it is running. The thermostat doesn't switch power to the board on/off but just signals the furnace to...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 02-09-2022, 06:30 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 11,814
Posted By tdf-texas
A buck regulator requires that the input voltage...

A buck regulator requires that the input voltage is higher than the output voltage to operate. So a buck regulator would typically need at least a 12.7v input to output 12v. Since a lead acid...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 02-08-2022, 06:50 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 11,814
Posted By tdf-texas
I bought a half dozen of the voltage regulators...

I bought a half dozen of the voltage regulators back when they were $10 ea. I installed them on both the furnace and the hot water heater at the same time I did the Maxxfan. That was three years ago...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 02-08-2022, 06:24 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 11,814
Posted By tdf-texas
The electric circuit is separate from the gas...

The electric circuit is separate from the gas part. The Dinosaur UIB S fits. It's operating voltage range is 10-19 volts.

https://dinosaurelectronics.com/UIB_S.htm...
Forum: Escape Systems | Water, Waste, Charging & Propane 02-08-2022, 12:37 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 11,814
Posted By tdf-texas
Let's boil this down to the basics. There are...

Let's boil this down to the basics. There are only three Escape devices that are more susceptible to failure at voltages above 13.5 volts.

One: Unless you have the latest version of the Maxxfan...
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