RvFNG76 wrote:
I work for Forest River rv the plant in Centreville aka Viking we have alot of newer power converters that are missing the tab that goes over the main breaker not a big issue but cannot be used in production so essentially "damaged". The are for pull behinds can i use one of them in my motorhome or would this cause issues????
Plus side of this employment is i upgraded to PEX plumbing and a new water pump along ith other odd ball things such as the new LED lights from Facon
I'm not exactly sure what you're asking here but I'll make some assumptions and take a shot at answering.
There are laws and regulations that firmly mandate 'generator switches' for 120/240VAC electrical generators. These are primarily aimed at backup generators for houses, businesses, hospitals, and so forth. These laws and regulations aren't well known. Even when aware of the laws and regulations, some people don't realize these apply to their recreational vehicles.
A running generator connected to the electrical grid is an
extreme (!!!!) safety issue. The generator can -- and
will -- send current back into the grid, causing risk of electrocution to people working on the grid.
The 'generator switch' term encompasses both actual switches AND lock-out tabs on circuit breakers.
If this is the case with the 'pulled/unused' power converters, they are being rejected due to potential criminal and civil liabilities, for customers as well as the company.
This describes the probable situation and environment. Without more -- and detailed -- information, I can't really answer your question. (Even then, I'd be very hesitant to provide a definitive answer due to potential legal issues.)
On another note, researching PEX when exposed to significantly subzero temperatures is on my to-do list. I know it's better than copper for withstanding the expansion of frozen water. (Copper and iron pipes usually burst when furnaces fail ... PEX withstands that situation better.) However, how does PEX perform when exposed to temperatures as low as -60 degrees F?
I mention this because, depending on how and when you use your RV, you may encounter subfreezing and subzero temperatures. (You're in Michigan so it's possible.)
One of my goals in MLP is three-season and possibly year-around use in interior Alaska.
