Low Shore Voltage
Last week we ran into an issue where the campground shore power for our site was only coming in at 104 volts(30 amps). We have a Progressive surge protector and it would not let the power flow. Report...
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Some years ago we experienced low voltage (109) incoming from our power co. at the meter during high demand. After distribution at pedestals it could read as low as 107.
Our linemen excused the problem saying the company was allowed a 10% variable, so 120v less 10% = 108v incoming.
The low voltage affected all camps, homes and businesses in the area. Moving to a different camp would not have solved the issue then.
Since then our power co. has installed new lines, substations and upgraded transformers to supply the increased load demanded by todays standard. A solid 119.6 - 120.6 is incoming since.
How long will it be before load again demands more than their and our infrastructure can provide?
We have 50Amp rvs with a Tesla to recharge. There goes the neighborhood with one sucking all the juice! And the meter spins fast enough to impress an ice skater!
Our only alternative is to meter and charge our cost for power to each site. Workable for a long term site, not for short term.
The conundrum is one every business owner faces, how to pass along the costs fairly. My example is fuel costs, buy 1 gallon or a hundred the same price applies, no volume discount. Structuring short term campsite fees to level of service type and size ( 50a / 30a fhu, elec. w water, back in pull thru is a nightmare. We do not.
The policy that works for us is first come first served. The early reservist gets the their choice the best site we have that suites them .The drive in gets whats left. Price is the same for level of service. .
Our linemen excused the problem saying the company was allowed a 10% variable, so 120v less 10% = 108v incoming.
The low voltage affected all camps, homes and businesses in the area. Moving to a different camp would not have solved the issue then.
Since then our power co. has installed new lines, substations and upgraded transformers to supply the increased load demanded by todays standard. A solid 119.6 - 120.6 is incoming since.
How long will it be before load again demands more than their and our infrastructure can provide?
We have 50Amp rvs with a Tesla to recharge. There goes the neighborhood with one sucking all the juice! And the meter spins fast enough to impress an ice skater!
Our only alternative is to meter and charge our cost for power to each site. Workable for a long term site, not for short term.
The conundrum is one every business owner faces, how to pass along the costs fairly. My example is fuel costs, buy 1 gallon or a hundred the same price applies, no volume discount. Structuring short term campsite fees to level of service type and size ( 50a / 30a fhu, elec. w water, back in pull thru is a nightmare. We do not.
The policy that works for us is first come first served. The early reservist gets the their choice the best site we have that suites them .The drive in gets whats left. Price is the same for level of service. .
