Jeff,
I think you need to get a book on electrical things and learn a bit.
Bob Livingston's "RV Maintenance and Repair" is a good place to start.
Look at my A/S pics (see SIG at bottom of message) for the dinette I
built. I barely know which end of the saw does the cutting and which
goes in my hand. If I could figure out enough to do the job on the A/S,
you can learn enough to do simple electrical troubleshooting.
Buying a new converter may or may not solve your problem, I don't know.
<<Jim>>
"Jeffrey L. Mathis" wrote:
>
> Thanks to those who responded RE: my univolt. I'm a carpenter, though. If I
> can't saw it, I don't want to know about it and don't care how the saw works.
> I can hook a battery to the trailer harness and get juice but have to recharge the
> battery sererately. If I put a battery in the box by the door, nothing happens.
> Again, unless it's relatively simple, my tendency is to saw it up and buy a new
> one.
> What do you think?
> Jeff
>
> Jim Dunmyer wrote:
>
> > Cecil,
> > Not all Univolts have an SCR, most have simple diodes and a bank of
> > capacitors. These give the horrible hum that some folks claim is part of
> > the "Airstream Mystique".
> >
> > You have the best solution, IMO. Although I'm a great believer in
> > repairing instead of replacing, this is a case of Newer is Better.
> >
> > <<Jim>>
> >
> > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> > >
> > > In a message dated 8/1/2000 8:30:13 PM Central Daylight Time,
> > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> > >
> > > << I haven't a clue where to
> > > > acquire replacement tambor doors or the malfunctioning Univolt plus
> > > > other things brought on by benign neglect. It's a handsome thing and as
> > > > a builder of wood houses and occasional boat restorer, I just need to
> > > > know where to go. Thanks for anything
> > > > Jeff Mathis >>
> > >
> > > Jeff
> > > If the Univolt is too far gone, I found that replacing the SCR is not always
> > > possible, They used a very heavy one that would cost about $50 today.
> > > Overkill they call it now. I replaced my SCR in the univolt with the new
> > > specification, and almost burned up a new battery. I have just ordered a
> > > refurbished Progressive dynamics unit, and expect it will work fine with the
> > > microprocessor. It will caost about $160 for the entire unit..
> > >
> > > Cecil in OKla
> > >
> > > Check out www.cowboyforpresident.com
> >
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