Should I use this crusty converter?
Hi y’all,
Ok, this bus was a county emergency services vehicle, and they put an ac box in, with romex 12 going to 2 outlets and some overhead lighting that I removed. I also got this old converter (see pic) so can use that as an alternative. It’s a 32 amp converter with battery charger. . I have an absorption fridge, gas range, wood stove, and although I have an ac in the roof, I hope to not use it much. I’ll be getting an inverter, house batteries, and eventually solar. I have a 3000 w inverter generator. I’m going to travel a fair amount, and hope to live in the bus eventually, but can modify as I learn.
But to get started, should I bother with this old converter, just to run my minimal dc needs (camera, fans). I never see anyone talk about these things, and searching didn’t come up with much. This sucker is heavy, and bet it puts out mad heat. Either way I’ll run my ac wires in conduit.
Thanks in advance.
Doug
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