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23 September

RVelectricity – ABC’s of Generator Noise

  • Posted by Mike Sokol
  • Categories Generators

Dear Mike, I really learned a lot from your RV Electricity article on generators last Sunday. But do you have a more basic version of it without all the math, sort of like generator noise pollution for dummies? —Lost in the …

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23 September

RVelectricity – Study Hall: Voltage Drop

  • Posted by Mike Sokol
  • Categories Pedestal Power, RVe Study Hall

If you’ve been following along with this series, you already know about voltage, amperage and wattage. But what about that 800 lb. gorilla in the room … Voltage drop? Rumors and Innuendo We’ve all heard about how hooking up an …

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23 September

RVelectricity – Stray Voltage Patrol Protocol (Preliminary)

  • Posted by Mike Sokol
  • Categories Hot-Skin/Stray-Voltage, Pedestal Power, Stray Voltage Patrol
  • Comments 4 comments

Dear SVP member, Following is the basic checklist protocol I would like you to follow when gathering data for your Stray Voltage Patrol form. This is a work in progress, so please let me know your thoughts on any additions …

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23 September

RVelectricity – Low Voltage Report

  • Posted by Mike Sokol
  • Categories Stray Voltage Patrol, Surge Protectors

Dear Readers, Since the Stray Voltage Patrol is already generating some interesting reports, I’m going to use one of them to discuss the problem of low voltage in campgrounds, especially state owned and operated parks. Here’s what part of an …

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23 September

RVelectricity – Using a Non-Contact Voltage Tester

  • Posted by Mike Sokol
  • Categories Hot-Skin/Stray-Voltage, Stray Voltage Patrol

Dear Mike, After reading your article on RV hot-skin voltage I ordered a Southwire 40126N Non-Contact Voltage Tester, but now wonder if it’s the correct tool. According to the directions it detects voltage by putting it near a hot plug. …

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23 September

RVelectricity – Stray Voltage On Call Box

  • Posted by Mike Sokol
  • Categories Hot-Skin/Stray-Voltage

Dear Readers, This report just in from the Stray Voltage Patrol…. It describes an SVP member feeling a shock from the call box at the campground gate. This was an extremely dangerous situation that was identified and reported by an …

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23 September

RVelectricity – Can I Add a Second Surge Protector?

  • Posted by Mike Sokol
  • Categories Pedestal Power, Surge Protectors

Dear Mike, Thanks for your No Shock Zone articles! I am a big fan. I have a technical question based on an issue raised by a fellow camper. I have a Progressive Industries Surge Protector (EMS-HW50C Portable Electrical Management System) on …

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11 July

In the beginning….

  • Posted by Mike Sokol
  • Categories Hot-Skin/Stray-Voltage
  • Comments 1 comment

RVelectricity is the home of the Stray Voltage Patrol and a direct offshoot of RVtravel and No~Shock~Zone. The Stray Voltage Patrol is interested in gathering data on ALL electrical issues including high voltage, low voltage, open grounds, reverse polarity worn …

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