On my abi award Sunstar 1993 My battery charger which is a cd200 by logic 1 is constantly either blowing the 5 Amp Fuse or smoking .It doesnt look hard to replace Just a few screws & simple wiring but I do not have a clue where to get a Replacement Does anyone know where to aquire a replacement & if so how much or better still can I repair mine The battery still charges when connected to the car but I have a motor Mover which takes a lot out of a Battery & where I have the van on the front of the house it is the only way of getting the van off The Battery is A 115 AH Leasure brand new so hopfully the charge will stay in it untill I next need it
Battery charger on 93 sunstar single axle
- Thread starter anthony_5077518
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Repair a logic 1!!! don't even think about it, bin it or use it for something it's suitable for...a door stop perhaps!
Modern 'switch mode' 12v power supplies for caravans are far safer, they have much higher outputs and are straight forward to fit, you can get these from your local caravan dealer. However many people swear by 'Sterling' battery chargers, these are better still for your battery as they fully charge it and therefore keep it in better condition,their also cheaper!, try a search for these on the Net
Modern 'switch mode' 12v power supplies for caravans are far safer, they have much higher outputs and are straight forward to fit, you can get these from your local caravan dealer. However many people swear by 'Sterling' battery chargers, these are better still for your battery as they fully charge it and therefore keep it in better condition,their also cheaper!, try a search for these on the Net
P.S. while you can tell I don't like Logic1, I forgot to mention that your battery maybe faulty and overloading the charger.
Still not changing my advice but do get the battery checked.
I take it the logic 1 is a load of rubbish then The local caravan companys are quoating in excess of
Hello Anthony,
For an experienced electrician, the replacement of a Logic 1 type charger Is not a difficult task, but as you seem to be looking for detailed guidance, this suggests you are not confident with wiring, my best suggestion is to have the job done by a competent fitter.
Even though you are not likely to receive an electric shock form a 12V system, it is still necessary to take proper precautions, because if there is a possibility of a short circuit, then the 12V battery can still produce enough current to over heat cables and start a fire.
For an experienced electrician, the replacement of a Logic 1 type charger Is not a difficult task, but as you seem to be looking for detailed guidance, this suggests you are not confident with wiring, my best suggestion is to have the job done by a competent fitter.
Even though you are not likely to receive an electric shock form a 12V system, it is still necessary to take proper precautions, because if there is a possibility of a short circuit, then the 12V battery can still produce enough current to over heat cables and start a fire.
A 1A fuse at 12v output would barely power anything, I would think then it's a 240v input fuse, to increase it then to 3A is to be polite foolhardy!
Reference then what John says, 12v won't give you a shock directly but one hell of a shock when it sets fire to your van.
Depending on the charger your dealer wants to fit I would think the price is right for a 10/12A unit
Reference then what John says, 12v won't give you a shock directly but one hell of a shock when it sets fire to your van.
Depending on the charger your dealer wants to fit I would think the price is right for a 10/12A unit
Thanks to both of you I will take heed It was a salesman @ a caravan place that told me the 3 Amp fuse would be ok but I will get that changed as soon as possible. Is it possible to leave the Logic in without using it to charge then just use an independant trickle charger taking the crocadile clips off & wiring it to the fast release clips on the battery then just plugging the the mains in every month or so to keep the battery charged & then when I am on site it will keep the battery on charge all the time
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