Magnum Baby Countryside DC to AC conversion

[kevinarch]

Hello, with the DC control board no longer available, would it be easy to convert the unit to AC power instead which AC control board and AC motors are readily available. I think if the wire loom for AC unit is available, then the conversion should not be an issue? Maybe someone may have done it already? Thanks

 

[Ssyko]

If you convert to AC all the motors will have to be changed. Then you will have to build controllers for each motor then time you auger to feed at the correct rate. It is doable but finding an electronics repair might be more advantageous.

 

[kevinarch]

If you convert to AC all the motors will have to be changed. Then you will have to build controllers for each motor then time you auger to feed at the correct rate. It is doable but finding an electronics repair might be more advantageous.

Oh yes, if repair is still an option available. It is definitely cheaper. I was looking at the website that selling the control board, MagnuM Winchester AC Control Board (RP2016) , just wondering if this can be plug and play option to complete the swap to AC if there's wire loom available. All motors will have to changed to AC. Thanks

 

[Ssyko]

Repair is an option😏. But converting to AC I don't recommend unless you are an electrical engineer/good knowledge of electrical circuits

The board you posted uses AC for power but it is stepped down with the transformer to DC voltage. I have 4 Hudsonriver boards very similar

 

[Ssyko]

Post a pic of you control board

 

[Whitenuckler]

https://woodstovepro.com/store/pdf/MagnumBabyCountrysideOwnersManual.pdf?srsltid=AfmBOorr9E88jGpbLaGDI2aseCIhTKsDdL5iuaiqvsbOzlt713IEaVYL

I think I found the manual: It says there is an AC version, so could you convert based on the AC parts?

 

[Ssyko]

find the manual for the AC version and give it a go

the AC version uses a different control than what you have. your's can not be converted

 

[Whitenuckler]

Oh yes, if repair is still an option available. It is definitely cheaper. I was looking at the website that selling the control board, MagnuM Winchester AC Control Board (RP2016) , just wondering if this can be plug and play option to complete the swap to AC if there's wire loom available. All motors will have to changed to AC. Thanks

If you have any general questions about AC verses DC if you go ahead I can help you out. It sound's like a good project for the summer.