dewilso Posted December 10, 2018 Report Share Posted December 10, 2018 I have a WFCO 55A converter that I replaced with a inverter/Charger in my MH. I’m thinking of using it as a battery charger in my shop... see any issues? Dave W. KE5GOH Stuck in the 70's --- In E. Texas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed ke6bnl Posted December 10, 2018 Report Share Posted December 10, 2018 Don't know, but did use my smart rv charger converter to charge my trolling motor for my few week fishing trip and worked fine 2000 National RV Sea Breeze 5th wheel 30ft. So.California 1950 F1 street rod 1949 F1 stock V8 flathead 1948 F6 350 chevy/rest stock, no dump bed shortened frame. 1953 chevy 3100 AD for 85 S10 frame 1968 Baha Bug with 2.2 ecotec motor 170 hp, king coil-overs,etc 1970 Baha Bug wihg 2332cc, King coil overs and everything else there is. 1998.5 Dodge 2500 4x4 Cummins, turbo, trans, injectors, lockers, bigger turbo,edge EZ upgrades for towing 35" BFG's, air dog lift pump etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted December 10, 2018 Report Share Posted December 10, 2018 While I am not a fan of WFCO products, I see no reason why this should not work reasonably well. It won't do all of the things that a good battery charger will, but it will charge a battery and should serve well enough for intermittent use like would be the case in most shops. My primary issues were of longevity and reliability and those should be much less issue in your kind of use. The WFCO website says that you do have 3 stage charging ability. Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldjohnt Posted December 10, 2018 Report Share Posted December 10, 2018 Dewilso, I don't forsee any big problem using it as a "shop battery charger". After all its designed to take 120 VAC and charge/maintain a 12 VDC battery or supply loads RIGHT ??? HOWEVER in the event its a "dumb" non multi stage "smart" charger I would be hesitant to stick it on a battery and leave it unattended for hours on end as it could over charge a battery. Some of the early charger/converters were more of a fixed voltage power supply and could harm a battery if left on too long. I have an old one at home Ive used to charge batteries and it "worked" but it didn't have any regulation whatsoever. Good luck n best wishes John T Live dry camped in Magnolia Beach Texas headed to Matagorda Bay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed ke6bnl Posted December 10, 2018 Report Share Posted December 10, 2018 I believe he is referring to a good multistage charger, I used a Progressive Dynamics with a wizard works great. 2000 National RV Sea Breeze 5th wheel 30ft. So.California 1950 F1 street rod 1949 F1 stock V8 flathead 1948 F6 350 chevy/rest stock, no dump bed shortened frame. 1953 chevy 3100 AD for 85 S10 frame 1968 Baha Bug with 2.2 ecotec motor 170 hp, king coil-overs,etc 1970 Baha Bug wihg 2332cc, King coil overs and everything else there is. 1998.5 Dodge 2500 4x4 Cummins, turbo, trans, injectors, lockers, bigger turbo,edge EZ upgrades for towing 35" BFG's, air dog lift pump etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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