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05-31-2009, 12:34 PM
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Magnetek Converter - 6345
My Magnetek 6345 converter is not working right. Everything works on 110 but when I put it on battery only the radio works. If we wait about 5 minutes to 1/2 hour on 12 volt then all the lights and fans will work. And yes I have two new batteries. And I have tested the batteries and they are all right. When I put a tester on the converter when it is hooked up to 110 all the connection light up. But when I put it on 12 volt only the radio fuse lights up. Is there a way to work and replace things in the converter. Does anybody know where I can look for information on repairing my converter. Also where is the Magnetek web site.
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05-31-2009, 07:24 PM
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Welcome to iRV2.com. I am sure you will enjoy this website and forums. I would recommend you install a new charger that will be better for you new batteries. Check out an upgrade kit http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/parts/c...FRJhnAodfnXJCQ
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06-01-2009, 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by RV Wizard
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Are the 7300RU upgrade for magnetek/parallax easy to install. I do 90% of the work on my trailer. So,do think I can do it.
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06-02-2009, 02:43 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ratcity
Are the 7300RU upgrade for magnetek/parallax easy to install. I do 90% of the work on my trailer. So,do think I can do it.
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I don't know your level of electrical skills but if you are comfortable in working with electricity, you should be able to R & R the converter section ok.
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06-02-2009, 08:48 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ratcity
My Magnetek 6345 converter is not working right. Everything works on 110 but when I put it on battery only the radio works. If we wait about 5 minutes to 1/2 hour on 12 volt then all the lights and fans will work. And yes I have two new batteries. And I have tested the batteries and they are all right. When I put a tester on the converter when it is hooked up to 110 all the connection light up. But when I put it on 12 volt only the radio fuse lights up. Is there a way to work and replace things in the converter. Does anybody know where I can look for information on repairing my converter. Also where is the Magnetek web site.
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My suggestion would be to completely avoid the Magnajunk converters. When ours went bad, we purchased a Progressive 9345 with the Charge Wizard from this link. http://cgi.ebay.com/PROGRESSIVE-DYNA...3A1%7C294%3A50
It takes approximate 30 minutes to change out and will be a much appreciated replacement. Be very careful and not let any of the cables/wires touch when doing the exchange. 
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06-02-2009, 10:42 AM
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Here is some information on your converter that may help.
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06-02-2009, 11:05 AM
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I have a habit of suggesting anyone with a Magnetek converter do an upgrade. Parallax bought Magnetek and made some improvements and changed the name, but there is still more improvement possible
http://www.bestconverter.com, on this page, on the left, if you scroll down a bit is a frame called "Extra Info" as I recall, it is instructions for replacing the Magnetek/Parallax converters with things like a Progressive Dynamics 9200 or Xantrex XADC, either of which by the way are top rated converters. In fact I'd be hard pressed to pick a single best. but both of those are on the list.
They also sell 'em there, most folks like the prices. I've never had contact with them though
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06-02-2009, 11:06 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wa8yxm
I have a habit of suggesting anyone with a Magnetek converter do an upgrade. Parallax bought Magnetek and made some improvements and changed the name, but there is still more improvement possible
http://www.bestconverter.com, on this page, on the left, if you scroll down a bit is a frame called "Extra Info" as I recall, it is instructions for replacing the Magnetek/Parallax converters with things like a Progressive Dynamics 9200 or Xantrex XADC, either of which by the way are top rated converters. In fact I'd be hard pressed to pick a single best. but both of those are on the list.
They also sell 'em there, most folks like the prices. I've never had contact with them though |
Are the Progressive Dyamics conereter quite
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