Reversed Neutral/Hot question
I have a polarity checker plugged into an outlet in my MH indicating normal polarity. When I turn on the electric hot water heater, the checker changes to reversed Neutral /Hot. Any Idea as to what ...
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Is your power cord end hot?
The reason I ask is a warm cord end indicates a loose connection, and it can have a 15 volt drop across the cord end. Mine did on a hot day while I ran the A/C. 13 amps X 15 volts is about 150 watts dropped across the plug end, heating it like a toaster element! Your voltage drop might not be as severe as mine was.
If the cord end is hot, or even a lot warmer than the air it is in, you might need a new cord end or new plug for the wall. Either is about $15 - $18, so might as well replace both.
Fred.
The reason I ask is a warm cord end indicates a loose connection, and it can have a 15 volt drop across the cord end. Mine did on a hot day while I ran the A/C. 13 amps X 15 volts is about 150 watts dropped across the plug end, heating it like a toaster element! Your voltage drop might not be as severe as mine was.
If the cord end is hot, or even a lot warmer than the air it is in, you might need a new cord end or new plug for the wall. Either is about $15 - $18, so might as well replace both.
Fred.
