Just got my new PD9245 converter- install question

[rgnprof]

I am replacing my 6345 Magnetek with a Progressive Dynamics PD9245 converter.  The converter comes with a 3 prong plug - would you guys recommend cutting the plug and splicing it into my 110V wires, or should I put an outlet in at the converter box and plug it in?  If I put in an outlet, can someone provide some direction?  Will the plug always be hot - if I am hooked up to shore power (I am assuming yes)?  If I am running the generator, the automatic switch will then run 110v to the outlet as well - right?

ryan

 

[John From Detroit]

I would recommend the outlet and box.. WHY: Weil,  Two reasons:

1: if you EVER have to replace that PDI converter.. Makes it kind of easy to do,, (just unplug)

2: I occasionally find myself on very limited "Shore" power.. When this happens I can pull the plug on my PDI converter and plug it in JUST it, not the whole motor home.. Thus making sure I draw no more than 10 amps and protecting the breaker inside the building where I can't get at it to restet it.

 

[nbounder]

rgnprof - good choice of hardware.  Hopefully you got the dongle with it (the 'charge wizard).  If not, ask them about it - it's a fine accessory to have. Price is right, too.

 

[tvman44]

I'd install a receptacle and plug in the converter for the reason mentioned above plus sometime you may want to also plug in a light or something.

 

[rgnprof]

Thanks for the suggestions and ideas...

Let me follow-up with a few plug related questions: I have 2 power lines coming into my coach - a 110v from the genny and  110v from shore power.  These connect to an automatic transfer switch and then connect to my circuit breaker.  I have a black and a white wire then connecting to my Magnetek converter, with an earth ground connecting to a ground bar.  I am assuming that if I want to wire in a new outlet in this area, that I would wire it after the circuit breaker and just mount the plug as close as possible using the existing wires - make sense? 

Another option that I tracked down online - how about cutting off a fairly heavy extension cord and using the female end wire it directly to the circuit breaker.  I now have a convenient 'pigtail' to plug my new PD converter in to.  Any thoughts? 

Ryan