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Re: Recommendations RV Repair electrical/inverter NC
ferndaleflyer wrote: There used to be a guy around Denton that was a factory rep for Xantrax inverters-----I have his info at home if you don't find anything. Also a good repair place near Colridge, NC I also have that info at home....... Thanks. My problem is bigger than I thought. Either the alternator or voltage regulator or both are not working and need repaired/replaced and the inverter needs to be repaired. I cannot find any mobile repair that can help me and the RV shops are booked out for a couple of months. I have an external battery charger keeping the batteries charged.382Views0likes0CommentsRecommendations RV Repair electrical/inverter NC
I'm looking for recommendations for a RV repair shop/mobile unit that is knowledgeable with the electrical system and inverter for a Class A DP in the Raleigh-Durham NC area/surrounding areas or other states (Virginia, Maryland, etc.) Thanks.1.6KViews0likes7CommentsRe: Microwave and TV Power - Need help troubleshooting
D.E.Bishop wrote: Discovery8, I have another suggestion for you. It may keep the grey hairs to a minimum. Google The 12 volt side of life. Oh yeah, then go there and read both sections. You will save yourself a lot of time and worry. Next, Google, RV 120 volt AC circuits. Same thing here. I don't have a suggestion for a specific site, I have been in the trade since I was 14 and just kind off know a lot. Two tools I would reccomend you buy are a 12 vdc test light, and a 120 volt ac non-contact probe. When you can use those tools with convidence, you can go to a inexpensive DMM or Digital MultiMeter. Good luck and relax, it's really simple and easy to learn. Thank you for the information. I appreciate it.726Views0likes0CommentsRe: Microwave and TV Power - Need help troubleshooting
pianotuna wrote: Hi, If the gfci will not reset there are three possible causes. 1. there is no power to the outlet 2. there is a fault at the gfci or down stream from it 3. the gfci is simply worn out. As you have multiple devices without power, my money is on #1. This means, in your case, that it is probably time to call in a professional. Thanks for responding. Discovery8 wrote: The GFCI outlet will not reset.727Views0likes0CommentsRe: Microwave and TV Power - Need help troubleshooting
Artum Snowbird wrote: Because you have lost a considerable number of outlets and devices, you have likely lost one side of your 50 Amp service. If you can reach a different 50 amp receptacle from your unit, even with a 50 amp extension, try that. Your power comes into the panel on two sides of your breaker panel. If all your losses are on one side of a double sided board, you have lost one side. If all your losses are every second receptacle in the panel board, you have lost one side. It's either that way on the plug in outside, or something in your plug or in your panel has become disconnected. Further to your problems, your inverter will be fed from only one side of your 50 amp panel, so it is very likely that because of your dimming lights, either the inverter has not got enough power from the failing circuit, or if as others have said, it's a flow through inverter, then the feed through the inverter has a loose wire in it possibly. Do a circuit by circuit analysis of your panel to determine if all the bad things are on one side of your 50 amp service first, then get competent help with that knowledge in hand. Do not replace anything until you figure out why it is not working properly. Thanks for the information. This is helpful.727Views0likes0CommentsRe: Microwave and TV Power - Need help troubleshooting
D.E.Bishop wrote: Discovery8, if you aren't familiar with GFCI, here is a extra simple explanation. The GFCI prevents electricity in a circuit from back feeding on the neutral or ground circuits and killing you. How is not important for you to know. You do, however, need to know how to test and reset the outlet should it trip. If you look at a GFCI you will notice that there are two buttons between the outlets, one is engraved with the word TEST and the other is engraved with the word RESET. When a fault is detected the button that says, RESET, will protrude slightly. If your GFCI's button is protruding, it needs to be pushed in until a click is heard. If it will not stay in, disconnect every power cord in the dead outlets. If it will not reset after removing all the cords in the dead outlets, I would suggest that you should call someone who is knowledgeable regarding residential wiring. Normally GFCIs are installed in wet areas like kitchens and bathrooms or for outside outlets. The microwave falls into the kitchen area and the use of a GFCI is probable in that circuit. This is not a diagnosis of your problem, it is just so~ething you really need to know. Thank you. This is helpful.726Views0likes0CommentsRe: Microwave and TV Power - Need help troubleshooting
Rick Jay wrote: Discovery8, Maybe I missed it, but did you Reset the GFCI? Perhaps it tripped either due to water intrusion or someone accidentally pressed the "Test" button. The first year we had our motorhome, we were in the rig watching the front TV. All of a sudden, the TV lost power. I was checking breakers, measuring voltages...then I realized our then 4 year old daughter was on the potty and she was intrigued by the red & black buttons on the GFCI outlet. Problem solved! LOL Good Luck, ~Rick The GFCI outlet will not reset.726Views0likes0CommentsRe: Microwave and TV Power - Need help troubleshooting
MrWizard wrote: you need someone with electrical experience to help you from the sound of it you have lost the "pass-thru" of power, on the outlets fed by the inverter, there should be some push button circuit breakers mounted on the inverter/charger combo example our previous RV a 95 Safari DP TV, (1) kitchen outlet, bath outlet, (2) bedroom outlets, and kitchen ceiling fluorescent light, where on the inverter, this was the drivers side of the RV every outlet on the curb side was shore or generator, not wired to the inverter your batteries are charging from the inverter AKA No Solar ? then the inverter has power input, but no power output, no pass thru Thank you for taking the time to respond. This makes sense. Yes,the batteries are charging from the inverter. Some outlets work. The GfCI outlet, microwave, fridge and TV's have no power.726Views0likes0Comments
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