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Old 04-28-2017, 08:47 PM   #1
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Question dimming lights

when I use my 110 volt appliances my lights seem to loss half or their power any suggestions
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Old 04-28-2017, 09:10 PM   #2
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Hi,
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What year, make and model do you own?
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Old 04-28-2017, 09:12 PM   #3
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Have you owned it since new?
Is this a new problem or has it just happened?
You say you are using your appliances, What power source are you plugged into?
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Old 04-28-2017, 09:21 PM   #5
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just bought it I am plugged into a 30 amp receptacle and we just noticed it trying to get ready for the season
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Old 04-28-2017, 09:24 PM   #6
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Sounds like maybe a converter issue?
Not my area of expertise, Any members that can take it from here?
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Old 04-28-2017, 09:37 PM   #7
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How is the battery? I would bet it is dead. That might contribute to your issues.
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Old 04-28-2017, 10:40 PM   #8
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sometimes lights dimming are due to loose wiring at the panel make sure all the connections are tight at the circuit breakers and main feed lines (best done with power off)

Let the forum know what you find to fix the problem
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How is the battery? I would bet it is dead. That might contribute to your issues.
Exactly! That was my problem and shortly after replacing the battery found out the converter was going bad and had to replace it as well.
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Old 04-29-2017, 08:52 AM   #10
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I'm guessing you have low battery power either from the battery being bad/weak or your converter isn't charging your battery -- or both. If the converter is trying to charge a low battery and you turn on 110v appliances, enough power can be drawn off that the low battery output makes the 12v lights go dim.
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