Can a converter run on its own?
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Can a converter run on its own?
This may be a simple question and I'm not naive on the topic.
So, it seems that my 12V battery is dead (reading somewhere in the 6V range)
I haven't looked at the cells themselves but even if I'm missing distilled water I don't have anywhere to get it right now and I'll have to wait till after pandemic times to go out and purchase a fresh battery.
I did get a new converter in this week but was unsure if it 'requires' a battery is order to provide power.
In truth, I don't have the fridge or other large devices connected anyway. I've begun installing some 12V LEDs and would basically like to light the trailer so I can work in it in the evenings.
If the converter isn't usable without the battery its not a huge deal I could use portable LED work lights if need be.
Thanks.
So, it seems that my 12V battery is dead (reading somewhere in the 6V range)
I haven't looked at the cells themselves but even if I'm missing distilled water I don't have anywhere to get it right now and I'll have to wait till after pandemic times to go out and purchase a fresh battery.
I did get a new converter in this week but was unsure if it 'requires' a battery is order to provide power.
In truth, I don't have the fridge or other large devices connected anyway. I've begun installing some 12V LEDs and would basically like to light the trailer so I can work in it in the evenings.
If the converter isn't usable without the battery its not a huge deal I could use portable LED work lights if need be.
Thanks.
Re: Can a converter run on its own?
I know Boondocker converters say they don’t require a battery, whereas I believe Progressive Dynamics do. That said, if just running lights, then I doubt the presence of a battery would make much of a difference. What type of converter do you have?
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Re: Can a converter run on its own?
grab a DVM, plug it in to 120VAC and see what you get for output.
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Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.