RV outlets reliable?
After embarrassingly getting some water through the refrigerator vents while hosing off the camper and getting some water into the AC outlet, I had to take the outlet apart to get the water out as it ...
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This is what I was forced to use on a patio 66 feet above the crashing surf in the tropics.
Same with the power plug. Thick gold plated.
Then packed solid with silicone grease.
NOT A RECOMMENDATION!
merely to show how extensive protection can get.
spec
'Marine nickel plated nylon receptacles are next.
Then Federal Spec (green triangle)
If you use insulation piercing receptacles please park at least 150' away from me so I can avoid heat and smoke damage
Hospital Grade (green dot)
Spec grade
Ordinary grade
Then scumbag like shown in this thread.
Mexican electricians UTTERLY REFUSE to handle insulation piercing switches and receptacles. Is this a clue how low they are rated? Hand them an insulation piercing gizmo and they'll give you a look that implies you are utterly stupid.
Hospital grade and better have a NYLON, not plastic housing. No chips around the contact holes.
This is what I was forced to use on a patio 66 feet above the crashing surf in the tropics.
Same with the power plug. Thick gold plated.
Then packed solid with silicone grease.
NOT A RECOMMENDATION!
merely to show how extensive protection can get.
spec
'Marine nickel plated nylon receptacles are next.
Then Federal Spec (green triangle)
If you use insulation piercing receptacles please park at least 150' away from me so I can avoid heat and smoke damage
Hospital Grade (green dot)
Spec grade
Ordinary grade
Then scumbag like shown in this thread.
Mexican electricians UTTERLY REFUSE to handle insulation piercing switches and receptacles. Is this a clue how low they are rated? Hand them an insulation piercing gizmo and they'll give you a look that implies you are utterly stupid.
Hospital grade and better have a NYLON, not plastic housing. No chips around the contact holes.
