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    Quote Originally Posted by Fivecodys View Post
    Uh oh! That's a bummer. Doesn't anyone just make a charger converter for lithium with out all the fancy auto-detect features?
    If you want to stay with WFCO (because it fits into your power center) take a look at the 8950-L2-MBA. It is a direct replacement, and it is lithium only. I have had one for two years now, and works fine. The only annoyance is that it will only bulk charge for a maximum of 4 hours at a time before switching to absorption mode. I have to cycle the input power to initiate another bulk charge cycle. Other than that I am happy with it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by BobinICT View Post
    Man, I guess I got lucky. I've been doing system checks and the last one on the list was run down the batts and turn on the converter after removing the front panel so I can see the lite. Blue lite right away when the batts were at 45% SOC. Still have the solar off and will check SOC in the morning.
    Update, batteries went from 45% SOC to 96% SOC overnight. I'll take that. My batteries top out at 14.40 and it appears the converter takes them to 13.70 and calls it done.
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    Seasoned Camper Fivecodys's Avatar
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    Quote Originally Posted by COGrandDes View Post
    I have this one with 120A and love it. Easy peasy. https://powermaxconverters.com/produ...ithium-series/

    Here's why:
    1. It's an exact replacement for WF-9800 LiS or PD9100ALV.
    2. It is lithium only---no worrying about the auto features of switching between battery types.
    3. It comes in several different amperages that can be tuned to your battery charging requirements. I have the 120A version.
    4. Recommended by the DragonFly (Battleborn) team.

    Well that looks like to solution to my problem right there! Plain and simple.
    Thank you sir!
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    Powermax also make a converter that has a switch - an actual physical switch - to go from Lead acid, LiFePo4 or to Fixed Voltage it's PowerMax PM3-55LKL 12 Volt, 55 Amp Lithium Plus Converter/Charger. I just put this in a couple of weeks ago. Working just fine. I check it every couple of days. I think they only make the LKL series in 55, 100 and 120 amps. It's also almost $100.00 less that a PD or WFCO.
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    Seasoned Camper Fivecodys's Avatar
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    UPDATE

    After reading many posts around the web, and watching the NRVTA post on You Tube, I reached out to WFCO an received a response.
    They are asking me to take a couple of measurements at the converter and at the battery under load. They also asked the length of the cables running to the battery from the converter.

    They also asked about the gauge of the wiring as well. Not really sure how to check that so if any of you know how to tell what gauge a wire is please let me know.

    These all seemed like reasonable questions so I will do my best to answer them. Apparently there is a 'firmware' update available and maybe this will remedy my issue. I was happy to hear from them and hopefully we can fix this issue. I'll report back.
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    The wire gage should be printed on it. 6 AWG or 8 AWG

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    ***UPDATE TWO***
    After a few conversations, my unit will be going in for a firmware update. The folks there were very nice and helpful. Hopefully this will resolve my issues. It's about a 3 week turn around so no trips until it's complete.
    I'll report back when I have the unit reinstalled.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Fivecodys View Post
    ***UPDATE TWO***
    After a few conversations, my unit will be going in for a firmware update. The folks there were very nice and helpful. Hopefully this will resolve my issues. It's about a 3 week turn around so no trips until it's complete.
    I'll report back when I have the unit reinstalled.
    So you have to return your unit to the factory for the firmware update? Please let us know how it goes.
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    Seasoned Camper Fivecodys's Avatar
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    I have to send it to the warranty center for the firmware update. We're out on the road now soon as we get back we'll be sending it in.
    I will follow to let you all know the outcome.
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    Quote Originally Posted by MoonShadow_1911 View Post
    Oh, bummer. Thanks for the update. [emoji24]

    So, it looks like Victron is the only stable player?
    But, the pendant works like a charm
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