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Manual Charging

With my Iota seemingly on the fritz, I'm thinking about replacing it with an 80A version (Model S-1200-12) of my MeanWell from http://www.12voltpowersupplies.us. I've never done a fully manual charge before so I'd figure I'd ask here first. A couple ...

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Generac NP-66G No Power Output

I have a Generac NP-66G M/N 09600-2 S/N 1527432 in my 1996 Gulf Stream motorhome. The motor starts and runs fine but I am getting only 2.4VAC measured at the circuit breakers on the generator. The generator was working fine in March but suddenly qui...

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Baffling slide/electrical issue

I need help diagnosing an electrical issue with my one of my slides and a fuse that keeps blowing. It started with my one of my slides not working (in which I became familiar with hand cranking it out for the first time) and at that time I had no bl...

mielock by • Explorer
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voltage meter or how to ck 50 amp at rv site

I was told I need to check my elect connection before I plug into theRV campsite electricity. I have 50 amp and sometimes use a 50/30 2 foot converter (50 amp one end 30 amp other end) from Camping World. and I have a 30 amp big 25' cord also from Ca...

CHARGING TERMS Bulk/Absorbsion/Float

Lots of confusion about these three terms. Let's simplify things a little.We have a TWO STAGE CHARGER. The main charger and a float. Not a three stage, that's a bunch of marketing hooey.The MAIN charger has a VOLTAGE LIMITED point. The voltage rises ...

how long?

Hi,I'm replacing all my extension cords with #10 wire (the type which remains flexible below freezing) with 30 amp male and female plugs.Initially I'm thinking I'll do the following lengths.100503020Anyone have an improvement on these lengths?I want ...

Battery Charger 16.4 Volts

Anyone looking for a battery charger that puts out 16.4 volts, this one will do it.http://www.ebay.com/itm/SCHUMACHER-XC75-SPEED-CHARGE-CAR-MOTORCYCLE-BATTERY-CHARGER-W-ENGINE-START-/261139807760?pt=Battery_Chargers&hash=item3ccd253e10

MC4 Solar Connectors. Good & Bad ??

I know the MC4 parallel connectors are different in quality, because when one broke for no reason last year, the replacement was much heavier in the center section where it broke,Now today I had the 2nd positive MC4 connector break in the threads tha...

propane regulator

Took the TT out this past weekend. Went to turn on my propane tanks and the indicator on my two stage regulator never turned green. Stayed red. One tank was full,the other 1/2 full. Bought a new regulator, same thing. Took off the hose at the regulat...

Setting up a satellite dish

We have a spot to call our home base this winter in Arizona. I would like to have satellite TV while at the space. It will not be a mobile installation. I have a Dish 1000 dish and need to purchase a receiver. Beside the receiver, dish,cable,and ...

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Generator fuel pumps

(Tries a couple of searches with no luck) Am I about to do something stupid?I'm considering putting in a fuel cut off switch for the Onan 3500 micro quiet generator.Just a toggle switch that I can shut off the fuel to gen and let gen run out of fuel ...

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50 Amp connection

I am changing a 30 amp outlet at my home to a 50 amp for shore power to my MH. Is the 50 amp pig tail hooked to 120 or 240. I know the 30 amp was 120. thanks, Cork

WETSNAIL by • Explorer
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Low Voltage Disconnect

Has anyone put a low voltage disconnect on their battery?http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BEA5NPW/ref=dra_a_cs_mr_hn_it_P1400_1000I'd like to find one that's rated for a much lower amperage and use a relay like this to actually feed the rv:http://www.amaz...

TMBLSN by • Explorer
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Proflex (geocel) bonding to butyl?

I'm in the process of resealing things on my trailer.I have corrugated aluminum siding. The corner trim to siding joint unavoidably large gaps (1/4") in the low spots because of the corrugated shape - and those gaps are pretty well filled with putty...

A "cheater plug" in along with a Honda EU 2000i ????

Hi All We have an electrical question as follows-- For our first time we plan to use a cheater plug at Sebastian State Park where all that is offered is 30 amp service. One arm of this cheater plug will plug into the 30 amp side of the shore power st...

wtfjr by • Explorer
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