[RE-wrenches] DC-DC converter question

[John Blittersdorf]

Allan,
  I have used the Mean-well converters several times and have had good
luck.  My other choice would be an Iota but definitely more expensive.

John Blittersdorf
Rob Stubbins Solar

On Tue, Dec 19, 2017 at 1:29 AM Sindelar Solar <Allan at sindelarsolar.com>
wrote:

> Wrenches,
> The time has come to upgrade a longtime client's 1985 12V system and
> original Trace 1512 inverter. The inverter still works fine after 32
> years of continuous operation, but 12V is too limited to allow much
> expansion. The power system has numerous 12V loads - mostly lighting
> throughout the home, as the 12V SunFrost fridge will also be replaced,
> so a 24-12 step-down DC-DC converter is part of the upgrade.
>
> Is there any reason that I shouldn't use a Mean Well RSD-300B-12
> (https://www.trcelectronics.com/ecomm/pdf/rsd300.pdf) wouldn't fill the
> bill? I'm familiar with this brand, as they were used for years by Array
> Technologies to step down voltage to run tracker drives, and I have
> never known (or heard of on this list) of a failure. The price is right
> too at a bit over $100.
>
> Any reviews, cautions, or other recommendations?
> Thank you,
> Allan
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