WFCO 8700 or 8900???

[B@tt]

Found a pretty good deal on a WFCO 8935 while actually looking for an 8725. I have not seen anyone here use the 8900 series, are there draw backs to it vs. 8700 series? (other than size)

I will be instalingl this in my 6x14 Cargo Conversion and can accomidate either in the space. Is the 8700 series easier to wire? does the 8900 series require anything extra?

(BTW-great site here, tons of information and great people. Thanks for all the ideas and help I've gotten so far)

-B@tt

[fromeo]

I have an 89XX (35 or 45 I can't remember) in my commercial trailer and it works well.

Wiring is screw terminals on the DC side, and you install the breakers on the AC side. Can't think of anything special you would need for it.

If the price is right, I'd run it.

- Frank

[B@tt]

so it doesnt come with the circuit breakers? I think the 8700 series is all inclusive. Maybe thats a better choice for the $$$

[GuitarPhotog]

so it doesnt come with the circuit breakers? I think the 8700 series is all inclusive. Maybe thats a better choice for the $$$

8700 series doesn't come with circuit breakers either. At least my 8725 that I bought last month, didn't.

<Chas>

[terryjones1]

Found a pretty good deal on a WFCO 8935 while actually looking for an 8725. I have not seen anyone here use the 8900 series, are there draw backs to it vs. 8700 series? (other than size)

I will be instalingl this in my 6x14 Cargo Conversion and can accomidate either in the space. Is the 8700 series easier to wire? does the 8900 series require anything extra?

-B@tt

The 8735 & 8745 have AC & DC distribution (which is desirable).
The 8935 & more power versions have AC & DC distribution also.
Both have 3 stage charging.

I have installed two 8900 series WFCO converters (8945 & 8955) in van conversions. I , also, had one that came with a trailer. They worked very well. I liked the integrated AC & DC distribution. I used the 8900 series for charging D4 size batteries (200 amp/hr). Wiring is very easy. It should be the same for 8735, 8745, & 8900 series converters.
The size battery that you use should determine the converter size that you install. If you will install a big battery, get a powerful converter.
If you get a large (output amps) converter it will charge the battery faster.

[B@tt]

good info, thanks.

[8ball_99]

If the price is right and you have the room I'd go for the larger one.. If your not running much 12v stuff either will charge at the same rate more or less. With a deep cycle battery its not like your putting 30 amps into it charging. From how I understand it the real difference is if you have a fan, few lights, radio, ect turned on then the smaller converter has much less left over to charge the battery. So you could only have a few amps worth of power to charge during heavy use.

[bdosborn]

The size battery that you use should determine the converter size that you install. If you will install a big battery, get a powerful converter.
If you get a large (output amps) converter it will charge the battery faster.

C/8 is what most battery manufacturers recommend for charging amps i.e. amp-hr capacity/8.

Bruce