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Old 03-11-2015, 04:03 PM   #1
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Univolt is only putting out 6.3 volts
In a 1977 argosy 28' center bath


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Old 03-11-2015, 04:14 PM   #2
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1. Remove univolt
2. Take to metals recycling center
3. Install three stage intelligent charger
4. Win!
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Old 03-11-2015, 07:17 PM   #3
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That sounds like a plan


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The diodes and capacitors are dying. Time for a new one. Many to choose from.
Thankfully they wont break the bank.
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Old 03-11-2015, 09:02 PM   #5
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Time to upgrade. Recycle the univolt or make a doorstop out of it.
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Old 03-12-2015, 07:34 AM   #6
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Ordered a per max 3 stage its on the way



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Old 03-12-2015, 08:55 AM   #7
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good move. The Univolts are amazingly resilient, mine is original 66...but when they overcharge or die...you did the right thing for sure
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I'm looking for an smart charger/inverter and solar regulator.. some ideas or models?
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