For awhile I would pre check the pedestal. But with increased awareness of the PI HW50C I rarely pre check any more.
If there is a problem the HW50C will not connect the rig power. Otherwise voltage on a unloaded pedestal or even with ceramic heaters doesn't mean much because any load management voltage checking will all occur inside the rig where I have the remote. Low voltage is more likely on 30A and especially on 20A if not managed and a pre pedestal check isn't any significant help.
I plug in and check the voltage early in the setup process. So with any existing issue requiring another site is found early. However low voltage is one issue that often occurs later in the day and no amount of pre checking is going to uncover that problem.
