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12v circuit breaker for magnetek

I am getting ready to start wiring the 12v side of my fraklin and the magnetek site says to put a fuse or circuit breaker between the batteries and fuse box..the unit is used so i have to figure it out as i go.. thinking of using high amp fuse holder...

recycler by Explorer
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New to Solar, Some Questons?

Added a 100 watt panel to my MH with a 10 amp controller. Daily checks with meter show charging under varying conditions of 18 to 19 volts. This :Kit" came with minimal instructions so need some help from the experienced. On the controller, there is ...

TimLoon by Explorer
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Coleman Mach 8 ac with heat kit

Has anyone installed the new coleman mach 8 ac unit? It states that it is ultra quiet. I would like to know how quiet it really is. We have a basement ac/heat pump that is really noisy in the bedroom area and even vibrates. It has a new squirel c...

7345 converter fan runs alot more

I have a 2002 31BHSS Trail Bay that we use at a seasonal site that has electrical hookup. My Magnetek 7345 converter fan runs a lot more than it used to, like every 20 min. and I don't use a battery except towing it home. Could this be a sign that th...

Ventline vs Elixir Roof Vent

I need to replace two damaged roof vents - not just the cover but the entire unit. As far as I can tell, I currently have the Elixir vents.However, the Elixir roof vents are no longer being manufactured so I'm planning to replace with Ventline roof v...

unbob by Explorer
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Hot water heater not burning right

When I light my hot water heater it stays orange and does not get the blue flame that it should, Any idea on the cause and how to diagnose this? RV places charge an arm and a leg here so I hope I can do it myself. Thanks

Name that source post #1

OK folks, I have a 1993 Pace Arrow manufactured by Fleetwood. I have a panel on the drivers door that operated the rear view mirrors. The actual switches/relay's on the backside are OK. Ideally I'd like just to replace the panel.I have some more part...

mchero by Explorer
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Slide question

We just picked up a Class C with a slide and was curious if we should store it with the slide extended or not. I noticed a lot of people keep theirs extended, even though the unit is not in use. It seems to me that keeping it closed would be easier...

Refrigerator Control Lock

Last week we had to move our 5th wheel toy hauler due to tropical storm Andrea and it wasn't hooked up to power for a few days. As a result, the propane tank ran out & it was not set to automatically switch to the new tank. Apparently, the refriger...

Create dump load with a schmitt trigger and controller?

I'd love to have a way to harvest the load wasted when a PWM solar controller moves out of bulk mode and starts PWM cycling the connection to the panels, without significantly impacting the primary controller in its mission.One simple answer might se...

HiTech by Explorer
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material for outdoor window covers

Hi,I'm looking for outdoor window covers that could be used in extreme cold (-40). Any suggestions as to a material to choose? It needs to be able to withstand the elements. I'm thinking industrial velcro for easy removal. At least four of the covers...

Hydroflame incosistant

Sometimes it goes, sometimes it wont, took it apart to check it out, everything is clean, wiggled all electrical connections, but that didnt change a thing, still not consistant in working. Gas is good, Electrical is good, really stumped. I bought th...

Has Anybody added a Vent Fan w/No 12v connection?

I would like to get a vent fan for the bedroom. It doesn't appear there is any 12v connection here at the vent. Has anybody had success installing these kind of fans on vents with no connection by running wire or connecting to a light or something?Th...