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Posted on July 29, 2019July 30, 2019

Electrical Myths, Part 6: “Power Surge” Burned 30-Amp Plug

You’ve probably seen pictures or heard stories of charred 30-amp plugs plugged into a campground pedestal. You’ve also heard a variety of explanations, most of them incorrect or incomplete, but…

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Posted on July 25, 2018July 30, 2019

Electrical Myths, Part 5: Let’s Talk Toads and Diodes

There are lots of ways to tow a vehicle behind a motorhome, but flat towing is generally the most convenient and popular method.  For vehicles with amicable drivetrains, most of…

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Posted on November 1, 2017July 30, 2019

Electrical Myths, Part 4: AGM Batteries Don’t Need Venting

Ok, here’s one that comes up all the time.  You’re looking to add to your battery bank, possibly in conjunction with a solar install, and are eyeing a non-vented space. …

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Posted on August 7, 2017July 30, 2019

Electrical Myths, Part 3: Mixing Batteries of Different Ages/Capacities

We’ve all been there at some point–a battery in a multi-battery bank is in need of replacement, and the salesperson is telling us that they should all be replaced together. …

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Posted on February 28, 2017May 27, 2020

Electrical Myths, Part 2: Showing Heater Current doesn’t go up when Supply Voltage Drops

Last time, we talked rather abstractly about why a space heater doesn’t draw more power when supply voltage drops.  This time, we’re going to talk about it with a real…

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Posted on February 10, 2017July 30, 2019

Electrical Myths, Part 1: My Space Heater’s Plug Gets Hot

Since it’s still winter time, let’s start with one dealing with using a space heater: My RV’s wiring isn’t big enough to handle a space heater.  If I plug one…

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Posted on February 10, 2017July 30, 2019

Electrical Truths and Old Wives’ Tales Explained

As I approach 11 years of RVing, I’ve heard lots of things said about what you should or shouldn’t do, or explanations of a particular problem that have been passed…

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