Re: [RE-wrenches] Intermittent charge 4024

2016-11-04 Thread Drake
I know an electronics technician who has repaired a couple of Trace inverters for us for a very reasonable fee. Contact me off the list for his contact info. At 02:27 PM 11/3/2016, you wrote: You can replace the internal SW fans (if the fans themselves are the problem.) BUT the replacement fa

Re: [RE-wrenches] Intermittent charge 4024

2016-11-03 Thread b...@midnitesolar.com
You can replace the internal SW fans (if the fans themselves are the problem.) BUT the replacement fans must draw approximately the same current as the original fans because they are powered by a current source rather than voltage source. i.e. If you use a fan that draws less than the fan c

Re: [RE-wrenches] Intermittent charge 4024

2016-11-03 Thread Jay
Hi Mac No don't recommend replacing internal fans But I have installed external 120v muffin fans on the ends. Seal up the vents around the ends so it pulls air through. Hook the fans to the genny input. Quick and works well Jay > On Nov 3, 2016, at 7:09 AM, Mac Lewis wrote: > > Hello Wren

[RE-wrenches] Intermittent charge 4024

2016-11-03 Thread Mac Lewis
Hello Wrenches, I recently assessed a 22 year old Trace 4024. During bulk charge mode, I noticed that the charge would go from about 18A down to 5-6A every 15-20 seconds, and then repeat the cycle. I observed this for about 5 minutes relatively consistently I also noticed the body of the 4024 w