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- pianotunaNomad IIIEmail the manufacturer.
- prstlkExplorerYou might try another cg or even a differant site. You may not be getting clean power and your suppressor may be trying to tell something, but it may not know how.
- Vulcan_RiderExplorer
prstlk wrote:
You might try another cg or even a differant site. You may not be getting clean power and your suppressor may be trying to tell something, but it may not know how.
THIS.
I think your surge suppressor is doing it's job.....or at least trying.
Sounds like VERY dirty power to me. - luvlabsExplorerIt's your transfer switch that is doing the thumping. If you have a surge suppressor or an EMS like Progressive Industries, it could be cutting off some dirty campground power or low voltages which corrects itself and then powers the transfer switch again. It could also be the transfer switch failing.
Sometimes transfer switch problems are caused by loose wiring. Unplug the power cord and turn off all other sources of A/C power (invertor, generator) and remove the cover of the transfer switch. First step is to tighten all of the electrical connections. Put the cover back on and give it a try. If you still have a problem, take it to a repairman. - iradi8ExplorerWe are at the Disney campground.
- DSDP_DonExplorerI'm thinking the same as 'luvlabs". When the transfer switch activates it makes a loud clunk. If you're experiencing low or high voltage, your surge protector is shutting down power until the problem resolves itself. Once it does, the surge protector waits a predetermined amount of time and then turns the power back on, causing the transfer switch to clunk. See if you can reach another shore power pole and test.
- Vulcan_RiderExplorer
iradi8 wrote:
They came out and checked it out at the post and it was fine.
Of course they did.
That doesn't necessarily mean that it IS fine.
I find a small analog meter(one with a needle and not a digital readout) to be well worth the $12 or so price tag.
It will show power fluctuations that digital meters will miss because of damping and slow reaction times.
I think you should:
Ask around of other nearby renters to see if anyone has a portable AC meter.
Ask the park to come test the power again......and more thoroughly.
This REALLY sounds like the camp has a BIG fault developing in their AC supply. - iradi8Explorer.
- Vulcan_RiderExplorer
iradi8 wrote:
measured the input voltage on both lines while monitoring for the disconnect and it disconnected several times with no movement on the voltage meter on either input line.
You might have a controller problem BUT......
How are you measuring the input voltage ?
If you are using a digital meter or even an expensive analog meter, it might be "smoothing" over important spikes on the lines.
This is not a theory. I once had a power company "technician" tell me there was nothing wrong with my power......as evidenced by the steady reading on his $500 digital meter.....even thought the lights were flickering AND you could hear the transformer acr'ing out in the back yard.
My $10 Radio Shack meter was jumping all over the place. - iradi8ExplorerJust using a cheap analog meter. I think I got it at an auto parts store a long time ago:)
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