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birderdiane526
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Topic: Electric questions Posted: 08 Sep 2016 at 3:15pm |
Thanks Furpod! You rock!
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Diane and Michael
2016 179 "PIP" (PODDING IN PARADISE)
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furpod
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Posted: 08 Sep 2016 at 2:17pm |
Originally posted by birderdiane526
The draw down was over a few hours. We aren't using the air conditioner and hadn't used the lights. How much battery amperage is typically used by the fridge when we are on propane (we only keep the fridge on propane)? We will try your suggestion. Thanks. |
If you went down to 10v over a couple hours, either the fridge was on 12v, not gas, or.. well.. you have a bad battery. The a/c has no 12v function. When on gas, the fridge brains pull about .5A, so you should have a couple days before you reach 10v, assuming no other 12v stuff and a good battery.
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birderdiane526
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Posted: 08 Sep 2016 at 1:22pm |
The draw down was over a few hours. We aren't using the air conditioner and hadn't used the lights. How much battery amperage is typically used by the fridge when we are on propane (we only keep the fridge on propane)? We will try your suggestion. Thanks.
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Diane and Michael
2016 179 "PIP" (PODDING IN PARADISE)
2007 Toyota Tundra
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furpod
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Posted: 08 Sep 2016 at 8:21am |
Originally posted by birderdiane526
Great to hear your suggestion, Furpod, about using jumper cables versus the 7 pin. Thanks.
Question for you. We have a 12v flooded battery and there is water in it. Why does our battery not hold a charge? We charged to full with our solar and by night fall, we were down to one dot on the control panel (or 10.2v from 14.6v). We were away from the pod and therefore nothing was running other than the small draws of the detectors and fridge panel lights (fridge is on propane). We would appreciate any help. Thanks. |
In what time frame did this draw down occur? a few hours, or a few days? or a few weeks? Either you have a bad battery, or more stuff on then you realize. To test the battery, bring it to full charge, then disconnect it. Let it sit for four hours, and check the voltage with a multimeter.
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birderdiane526
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Posted: 07 Sep 2016 at 9:24pm |
Great to hear your suggestion, Furpod, about using jumper cables versus the 7 pin. Thanks.
Question for you. We have a 12v flooded battery and there is water in it. Why does our battery not hold a charge? We charged to full with our solar and by night fall, we were down to one dot on the control panel (or 10.2v from 14.6v). We were away from the pod and therefore nothing was running other than the small draws of the detectors and fridge panel lights (fridge is on propane). We would appreciate any help. Thanks.
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Diane and Michael
2016 179 "PIP" (PODDING IN PARADISE)
2007 Toyota Tundra
BLOG:Podding in Paradise,
birderdiane526.blogspot.com
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Jeffpugman
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Posted: 07 Sep 2016 at 7:54pm |
Thanks guys. Great advice that I will pass on to my electrician.
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richtruesdale
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Posted: 07 Sep 2016 at 3:10pm |
yep...10/2 for sure 30amp 125V RV Recep make sure it's on it's own 30amp breaker
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CharlieM
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Posted: 07 Sep 2016 at 1:07pm |
Originally posted by Jeffpugman
I have an electrician coming to install a 30 amp hookup for my 179. I assume we should go with the 110W line? At least I think that's what he asked me! If one of you electrical guys could give me advise on the specs, I would appreciate it. | One small point: If you have a significant wire run from the breaker to the new outlet, like 50' or more, I'd recommend using #8AWG vs #10. It reduces voltage drop, doesn't cost much more, and keeps the A/C happier if you use it.
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Charlie
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Grandpa Hiker
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Posted: 07 Sep 2016 at 12:19pm |
Ditto what furpod said!! Get the electrician to show you the voltage with a volt meter. Also, make sure the cord plug on your Pod will fit into the outlet before the electrician leaves.
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Rob & Becky
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furpod
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Posted: 07 Sep 2016 at 11:43am |
Originally posted by Jeffpugman
I have an electrician coming to install a 30 amp hookup for my 179. I assume we should go with the 110W line? At least I think that's what he asked me! If one of you electrical guys could give me advise on the specs, I would appreciate it. |
YES. and VERIFY. before he leaves, that it is 120v. MANY a certified professional has done it wrong. Mostly because, for every 30A 120v outlet they install, they put in hundreds of 240V 30A outlets. Easy to forget. The circuit should have a single pole breaker. Should be on 10/2 wire. (usually orange colored romex) 1 hot, 1 neutral, 1 ground.
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