gbaglo
Senior Member
Can't wait to read the posts on crappy Chinese regulators.
Can't wait to read the posts on crappy Chinese regulators.
So it appears the MaxxFan is the weakest link...other the the last years LED's.
I thought it was the solar equalization/desulfuring cycle doing it?
I wonder if there’s a replacement for the WFCO that has built in voltage regulation for everything that runs through it? I’m not a fan of the built in charger anyway and have considered a PD upgrade...
Haven't seen one, but could something like this be put between the battery and the 12V board in the WFCO? Provides a constant 12.5VDC output with an input voltage range of 9-18VDC. This would cover the high voltages from a solar system that is wired directly to the battery. The potential issue I see is that when you are on shore power you would typically be reversing the flow of electrons in the wires to/from the battery bank to provide power to charge the battery. This device might not like/allow that. Hopefully the electrical whizzes can weigh in...
30 Amp 360W 9.2/18VDC to 12VDC Fully Isolated Converter | IDC-360A-12
With Amazon wanting $280 for one I'd think that just having one of the voltage regulators like I'm adding to the Maxxfan at each appliance that needs regulated voltage would be a lot cheaper.
At $10 each on Ebay you could afford to keep several spares.
I've got a bunch coming and will keep this thread posted when I get them and start adding them into the circuits needed.
Also as Tom mentioned earlier, it's better to not a single point of failure. (especially if it costs that much)
I just finished the fan install and I'm wondering if the little red power LED is going to shine thru the white plastic when it's dark.?
If it does it will help you see in the night
Also as Tom mentioned earlier, it's better to not a single point of failure. (especially if it costs that much)
I just finished the fan install and I'm wondering if the little red power LED is going to shine thru the white plastic when it's dark.?
Just took one pix. I hot glued the regulator and wires to the fan frame.
All the other regulators won't be here for weeks. Ebay from China you know.
Also, the mod becomes universal - not everyone on the board needs to have voltage regulation on their lighting (just 2017-2018).
So is this because they changed the lights so they deal with the voltage fluctuations better? And if so, I missed why this mod is needed on the Maxxfan. Has there been a rash of failed Maxxfan circuit boards? Thanks for any background you can provide.