[C320-list] ProMariner Problem

[jonvez at comcast.net]

Jeff,

I would second the Xantrex option...I replaced my ProMariner when I bought new batteries a couple of years ago on Dick's advice and haven't had to worry about it since. With the PM, I'm sure it was the cause of prematurely frying my original batteries and I didn't want this to happen to my AGM investment...I purchased the 20A, but if I had it to over again, I would go with the 40....

Regards,

Jon Vez

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From: jjemail at comcast.net 

> 
> Many of you have had problems with your ProMariner 20-3 chargers, so hopefully 
> someone can advise me about these symptoms. 
> 
> The fan occasionally cycles on and off in 10 second intervals for 3 or 4 cycles, 
> then it either shuts off or runs normally. Also, the amperage guage on the 
> charger frequently goes into spasms where it bounces rapidly back and forth 
> between 0 and full-scale for several minutes. When it does this there are rapid 
> changes in the pitch of the soft buzzing noise that comes from the unit. The fan 
> short-cycling and the guage spasms don't usually coincide. I'm guessing that the 
> charger is about to self-destruct. 
> 
> Has anyone else encountered any of these symptoms? I tried calling ProMariner 
> but had to leave a message and they didn't call back. 
> 
> Also, what did you purchase as a replacement? My initial thought is that a 
> Xantrex charger and Link 2000 charge controller would be good choices. 
> 
> Thanks in advance. 
> 
> JeffC