First, I recommend a surge protector! I did not have one and am paying the price.
Here is my scenario. Need some advice.
I discovered the issue when I opened the transfer box in the basement. The wire that comes in from the converter was fried (the white common). See attached picture.
I disconnected all power to the unit, and tested the 12v power. Everything works on 12v fine. Refrigerator, lights, etc.
I ran an extension cord into the unit, and the TV, radio, etc., work ok. Unable to test the air units or the refrigerator until I get the transfer box fixed. The microwave does not work, but am going to check the fuse in the microwave, I think that popped. The other thing that does not appear to work in the central vac. The eureka yellow bee.
So, I put a new PD52 box in yesterday, cleaned up all the wiring, and when I turned on the main power I heard a buzz-fizzle sound from the transfer box. Is that normal on startup for a new box? I immediately killed the power and am going to take it to the dealer.
Forgot to mention this is a 2011 Heartland Augusta.
Looking for any advice on what to check. I am making the assumption that the power cord goes into the converter and that is what feeds the transfer box? Is that accurate? Do you think anything in the unit could be ground out that is causing a problem? I had the main power shut off set to off, but all breakers were still on when I plugged it back in.
Any advice is greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
-Tom
Here is my scenario. Need some advice.
I discovered the issue when I opened the transfer box in the basement. The wire that comes in from the converter was fried (the white common). See attached picture.
I disconnected all power to the unit, and tested the 12v power. Everything works on 12v fine. Refrigerator, lights, etc.
I ran an extension cord into the unit, and the TV, radio, etc., work ok. Unable to test the air units or the refrigerator until I get the transfer box fixed. The microwave does not work, but am going to check the fuse in the microwave, I think that popped. The other thing that does not appear to work in the central vac. The eureka yellow bee.
So, I put a new PD52 box in yesterday, cleaned up all the wiring, and when I turned on the main power I heard a buzz-fizzle sound from the transfer box. Is that normal on startup for a new box? I immediately killed the power and am going to take it to the dealer.
Forgot to mention this is a 2011 Heartland Augusta.
Looking for any advice on what to check. I am making the assumption that the power cord goes into the converter and that is what feeds the transfer box? Is that accurate? Do you think anything in the unit could be ground out that is causing a problem? I had the main power shut off set to off, but all breakers were still on when I plugged it back in.
Any advice is greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
-Tom