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briansue
Jul 17, 2014Explorer
A little bit elaborate and technical but I bought two of these (see below) and made up a plug and outlet device for our 50amp service which I can quickly plug into any receptacle using adapters to see what might be coming out. If you only have 30amp you only need one - or you can rig up and plug one into each/either side of your system if you have 50amp. This device will tell you if you are getting correct polarity and what voltage you are getting. There are other ways to do this a little cheaper but this is the quickest I have found. Of course you can do this with a regular voltmeter or rig up a simple plug to a meter - and then get a polarity tester. Anyway, they do not show the price online but as I recall I may have paid about $20? They also sell regular analog meters and polarity testers. I have purchased directly from them but some RV parts places do have these. If interested contact them.
http://primeproducts.com/digital-ac-volt-meter-polarity-tester-p-275.html
Digital AC Volt Meter & Polarity Tester
Part No.:
12-4058
Manufacturer:
Prime Products
Full Description:
Make sure that you are operating your AC appliances within safe operating range of 110 to 130 volts. Easy to read digital display constantly shows outlet voltage in one volt increments. Built in polarity check warns of potential electrical shock.
Here are photos posted by the guy who explained how to do this to me.
http://s171.photobucket.com/user/bobged/library/RV%20Circuit%20Tester?sort=6&page=1
This is the email I got from Prime about the price a few years ago....
Most RV dealers stock or have access to our products. You may also purchase this item from us.
Suggested retail is $33.00
Cost for two meters is $29.00 each including shipping.
No sales tax if shipped outside of California.
Please call us at 800-327-7463 if you would like to place an order.
Best regards
Nick Canzone
Prime Products
http://primeproducts.com/digital-ac-volt-meter-polarity-tester-p-275.html
Digital AC Volt Meter & Polarity Tester
Part No.:
12-4058
Manufacturer:
Prime Products
Full Description:
Make sure that you are operating your AC appliances within safe operating range of 110 to 130 volts. Easy to read digital display constantly shows outlet voltage in one volt increments. Built in polarity check warns of potential electrical shock.
Here are photos posted by the guy who explained how to do this to me.
http://s171.photobucket.com/user/bobged/library/RV%20Circuit%20Tester?sort=6&page=1
This is the email I got from Prime about the price a few years ago....
Most RV dealers stock or have access to our products. You may also purchase this item from us.
Suggested retail is $33.00
Cost for two meters is $29.00 each including shipping.
No sales tax if shipped outside of California.
Please call us at 800-327-7463 if you would like to place an order.
Best regards
Nick Canzone
Prime Products
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