Hello, I am currently DIY upgrading a caravan with my girlfriend but need some advice.
The (very old) 230VAC to 13.8VDC power supply broke down and needs to be replaced. It is rated with 10A output but I would like to replace it with a 12V one with at least 15A. The old supply was intended to also charge a lead battery but we do not have one nor do we want one.
So searching for a replacement I noticed the special caravan power supplies being much more expensive than other 12V power supplies. E.g. the MeanWell XLG-200-12-A is intended for use with LEDs but I don't know the reason behind that. It has different kinds of protections included and provides enough power. I would love to buy that.
(I want to stay away from those cheap noname 20€ power supplies)
FYI: There is lighting, a refrigerator, a water pump and USB power ports to be driven by that 12V.
There are already two relays next to the other electrics in the caravan (for priority power) so I do not need those integrated priority relays.
So in the end I want to know if the MeanWell power supply would be fine or if there are reasons to take a specialized power supply. If you can make suggestions please do so
Thank you in advance!
The (very old) 230VAC to 13.8VDC power supply broke down and needs to be replaced. It is rated with 10A output but I would like to replace it with a 12V one with at least 15A. The old supply was intended to also charge a lead battery but we do not have one nor do we want one.
So searching for a replacement I noticed the special caravan power supplies being much more expensive than other 12V power supplies. E.g. the MeanWell XLG-200-12-A is intended for use with LEDs but I don't know the reason behind that. It has different kinds of protections included and provides enough power. I would love to buy that.
(I want to stay away from those cheap noname 20€ power supplies)
FYI: There is lighting, a refrigerator, a water pump and USB power ports to be driven by that 12V.
There are already two relays next to the other electrics in the caravan (for priority power) so I do not need those integrated priority relays.
So in the end I want to know if the MeanWell power supply would be fine or if there are reasons to take a specialized power supply. If you can make suggestions please do so
Thank you in advance!