Power Cord/Extension Cord Melted Together
Well there's an expense I hadn't counted on. Packing up to go home & my 30a power cord & 30a extension cord were melted together. Oh well, small price to pay I guess. Now to figure out why they melted...
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I have two trailers using extension cords here at my home both plugged into separate garage 120VAC circuits.
I make a big effort to always feel the connections and also have the RV 120VAC VOLTMETER plugged into a receptacle in the trailers where I can get a good glance of the 120vAC readings. You can spot problems with the connections pretty easy knowing what the usual 120VAC level is from the garage. This VOLTMETER I use has the SAFE ZONE part of the voltage scale painted in GREEN. If the AC VOLTAGE is outside the green safe zone scale I will not run my TV or high wattage mirowave.
I also use 10 gauge (10-3) HD contractor type 50-foot extension cords. These are very expensive but sometimes you can find some deals. I got both of mine from a garage sale a few years back... I would most definitely not use anything smaller than 12 GAUGE (12-3) extension cords or the small round type RV30A-15A Adapters.
I use the long dogbone type RV30A-15A adapters here (WALMART)
I feel all of the connection out of habit now. They all seem to run cool.
This is something you have to do to stay on top of it for sure...
Roy Ken
I make a big effort to always feel the connections and also have the RV 120VAC VOLTMETER plugged into a receptacle in the trailers where I can get a good glance of the 120vAC readings. You can spot problems with the connections pretty easy knowing what the usual 120VAC level is from the garage. This VOLTMETER I use has the SAFE ZONE part of the voltage scale painted in GREEN. If the AC VOLTAGE is outside the green safe zone scale I will not run my TV or high wattage mirowave.
I also use 10 gauge (10-3) HD contractor type 50-foot extension cords. These are very expensive but sometimes you can find some deals. I got both of mine from a garage sale a few years back... I would most definitely not use anything smaller than 12 GAUGE (12-3) extension cords or the small round type RV30A-15A Adapters.
I use the long dogbone type RV30A-15A adapters here (WALMART)
I feel all of the connection out of habit now. They all seem to run cool.
This is something you have to do to stay on top of it for sure...
Roy Ken
