TRC Surge Guard Model 34850 now TRASH ????

A mini grinder and rasp can dig out epoxy fill. 50-amp wiring could be 6-gauge. Soldering plus several applications of 3:1 heat shrink tubing with sealant could make a strong pigtail socket.

TenOC wrote:

CA Traveler wrote:
Is repair cost to high? Are you thinking of adding a 50A pigtail?

I do not understand your comment. Non Repairable. All one molded part.

OK Your plug is molded vs the unit.

Have you contacted the mfg for repair cost?

As a DYI person I'd take the unit apart to see about replacing the pigtail. If not then add a short pigtail with the individual wires and the entire splice encased in adhesive heat shrink.

CA Traveler wrote:
Is repair cost to high? Are you thinking of adding a 50A pigtail?

I do not understand your comment. Non Repairable. All one molded part.

Is repair cost to high? Are you thinking of adding a 50A pigtail?

Use caution - if you wind up with a compromised neutral you WILL have excessively high voltage in the RV.

fj12ryder wrote:
I've had two fail, and the last one had about 1/2" of water inside when I pulled it apart due to the plug doing exactly what you describe.

How did you get it apart????? All is molded together.

IME with the Surge Guard units, I would check the unit for water intrusion. I've had two fail, and the last one had about 1/2" of water inside when I pulled it apart due to the plug doing exactly what you describe. I changed brands after that happened.

Has anyone tried to cut off the old outlet and wire in a replacement outlet? I think I can use a multitool to cut the old plastic off the wire and still have room to rewire a replacement socket.

LouLawrence wrote:
Can you just replace the plug?

I'd be suprised if any common plug is physically the same, the connector locations are standard of course.

This is one reason I installed the PI hard wired unit with field replaceable parts.

The FEMALE flat center socket is the only damage. The male that plugs into this female look OK.

Can you just replace the plug?