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Re: Coverter/ GFCI problems
So the new season is here and the RV went to the shop for a refrig recall. While there I had them check out the ground fault. They said they could not duplicate. I indicated it happened with my 20a to 50a adapter so they tried it and bingo ground fault. So what did they do? Replaced the converter. Why you ask? Can't explain. But it fixed the problem. Still use the original extension cord and the adapter. ??????699Views0likes0CommentsRe: Coverter/ GFCI problems
So when I talked to the tech he said he had never received one back with GFI problems that were the fault of the converter. No surprise there. So I pulled the breaker panel. Tugged and moved wires. Sweat a lot. Swore a lot and found nothing so put everything back together and shazaam, no fault. I guess I'll proceed as normal until it raises it's ugly head again. Jeff698Views0likes0CommentsRe: Coverter/ GFCI problems
wa8yxm and 3 tons. Thanks. Please reread my OP. No hot water heater. (on demand propane only) Only with the converter breaker on doe it trip. Checked continuity between ground and hot on the outside entrance plug. No onboard generator. Refer on caused no problem. Only when the converter breaker is on. And please don't get upset with "please reread the post" it wasn't intended like you thought it was. Thanks Jeff233Views0likes0CommentsCoverter/ GFCI problems
Brand new Grand Design Reflection 5er (50A). Just home from the lot. Plugged into my shore power (20A) and tripped the GFCI. Changed cord and different GFCI. Still tripped it. Moved to a non GFCI circuit and ran the Refrig to get ready for a weekend trip. Everything worked. Home from the weekend with no problems and started chasing problem. Checked resistance between ground and hots at the RV and 'open'. Used original set up; 50' 12ga cord, 20a-30a and a 30a to 50a adapter, no load. OK. Plugged into rv and tripped the GFCI. Threw the converter breaker and no trip. Dual fuel refrig ran. On demand water heater so nothing there. Ran 30 minutes or more. Turned on the converter breaker and in less than 3 minutes tripped the GFCI. Sounds like a bad converter. Does anyone have a different idea? I have no information on the converter (don't even kn0w where it is). Thanks, Jeff.4.6KViews0likes21Comments
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