Using this blew the fuses in my converter in my 5th Wheel. Why is this advertised as working when it wont work for a 50 amp trailer w/o blowing it.?
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I am not a professional by any stretch, but the only thing I can think of is: It only supplies 45 amps at max. If it is pulling max all the time, or crests over the 45, I can see why it would blow. I don't think this is meant to be a permanent arrangement, just a viable patch until the correct circuitry can be established. I would probably give it one more try, and avoid the microwave, hair dryers, AC, and or electric cooking skillets etc running simultanously.
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I use it with my generator, it kept blowing my GFI breaker, I put a regular 110 outlet in and it runs my trailer with both AC, I have used it at a few parks without a GFI breaker outlet, so if you have. GFI breaker in the circuit you need to replace it with a regular 110v outlet and it should work just fine. Hope this helps??
1912132
Should r able to don't go any higher than one fuse about the current one if it blows I use my for a two way radio that is set on high power (50 watts)
1325779
It instantly blew the fuse away when connected to 230V. The label at the back that says 250V is for Fuse rating only. Don't get fooled by that. I bought this based on one of the answers above. The user seem to have got it working in Brazil but it could be a lower voltage environment. I am still checking for options to make it work other than using a step down transformer.
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My best guess would beb that the 50amp version would not work for 30amp application. However, my 50amp works great have you considered the 30amp version for your RV? It should work just as great for you if you have a true 30 amp RV. I Have never tested the adapter with a 30 to fifty plug. We are parked where I could test That I have never tried it because of the built in set up delay start protector I don't think it will turn on. Would you like me to test it with a 30to50plug adapter on the 30amp circuit plug?
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It blew a fuse in my car at an end on inflating a first tire. I was adding 7psi. this was 30A fuse (2 sockets on this circuit). I returned it because of this event. I didn't want to experiment whether it was a single event or failure of this one inflator, or typical over-current.
888271
I do not know amps fuse is rated for, but have had the product for several months and use it regularly; and have had absolutely no problems with the unit (fuses or otherwise).
190955
tried all the fuses and they were all ok I tried taking it off and re installing it, I tried to run it without installing it and just connecting the wires and nothing worked. I wrote to the company that sold it and they didnt reply.so my washers dont work.
1357292
If it is wired properly you should only need a 10amp fuse. If there is too many items on the supply line then it may blow fuse. It should be listed in the instructions what the max fuse size is
999169
I had very bad luck with this unit and returned it. As soon as I plugged it in it started blowing fuses. We have a newer SUV with 5 12v receptacles and a high power battery. However, if this Wagan works for you I wouldn't recommend running it all the time without starting your vehicle and charging your battery.
1807877
Would recommend the 12 VDC approach. My 36v cart is wired to two batteries to supply all the aux items. And to your point, a fuse is an inexpensive insurance policy for when the powered device fails. Good luck
119543
The fuse should be smaller than the smallest amp rating of everything in your system. There is no single right answer. This charge controller maxes out at 20 amps, so that's an upper limit on the fuse you should use. The other main consideration for fuse size is the type of wire you're using, but the fuse is also limited by connectors, switches, inverters, etc. The purpose of the fuse is to blow BEFORE anything catches on fire.
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Blew the 15 amp fuse in my truck attempting to inflate my "skike" tires to 100 psi(kind of a cross between xcountry skis and roller blades). Works fine inflating my vehicle tires to 32 psi though.
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I don't know for sure .but I puzzled why your trailer runs off 2_6 volts. But as far as 12 volt standard it works great highly recommend this product.
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Patrick: I cannot answer your question directly except to say that I looked up the spec's for your radio and it says that the vehicle power cord for this unit is rated at 5v output so it shoud work properly, (especially if the plug going into the radio fits properly). I hope this helps.... If it blows out the radio, then there is too much power going to the radio. If on the other hand, the power cord blows out and NOT the radio, then there is too much power going into the adaptor and it will blow the fuse therein. Make sure you only have 12v going into the power cord fromt he vehicle's battery. Patrick: I cannot answer your question directly except to say that I looked up the spec's for your radio and it says that the vehicle power cord for this unit is rated at 5v output so it shoud work properly, (especially if the plug going into the radio fits properly). I hope this helps.... If it blows out the radio, then there is too much power going to the radio. If on the other hand, the power cord blows out and NOT the radio, then there is too much power going into the adaptor and it will blow the fuse therein. Make sure you only have 12v going into the power cord fromt he vehicle's... » Read More Patrick: I cannot answer your question directly except to say that I looked up the spec's for your radio and it says that the vehicle power cord for this unit is rated at 5v output so it shoud work properly, (especially if the plug going into the radio fits properly). I hope this helps.... If it blows out the radio, then there is too much power going to the radio. If on the other hand, the power cord blows out and NOT the radio, then there is too much power going into the adaptor and it will blow the fuse therein. Make sure you only have 12v going into the power cord fromt he vehicle's battery. « Show Less
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If you draw too much current, it will blow the fuse. Otherwise it should run indefinitely.
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Yes, I found this strange too. I used this in a car application. Had to hook up both positive and negative through the switch to make this work. I thought I could ground the motor, and control the positive. Oh well. Still got it to work.
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Yes it depends on the load once again. Ive never gone wrong with 2awg or true 4awg. And I always have 60amp fuses in the same holder as listed above. It handles just fine. A tip too for connections:buy some dialectric grease and coat it on, helps with corrosion also with actual electrical connection. Always leave enough room for wire to "wiggle" and move. Make sure your ground is sanded at the least and very strong.