Posted 2010-06-07 2:57 PM (#120962) Subject: Best way to check power at pole
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Posts: 233 Location: Tennessee
This weekend my a/c didn't seem to be cooling properly. I recently used the a/c with no problem. I wonder if the power was strong enough at this particular campsite. What is the easiest to use, cheapest method I can bring along so that I can check for this and avoid damaging my a/c. I have looked through Camping World's catalog and am thoroughly confused!
Posted 2010-06-07 7:28 PM (#120970 - in reply to #120962) Subject: RE: Best way to check power at pole
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Posts: 2953 Location: North Carolina
Originally written by Sheryl on 2010-06-07 11:57 AM
This weekend my a/c didn't seem to be cooling properly. I recently used the a/c with no problem. I wonder if the power was strong enough at this particular campsite. What is the easiest to use, cheapest method I can bring along so that I can check for this and avoid damaging my a/c. I have looked through Camping World's catalog and am thoroughly confused!
Set the meter to ac volts and plug the probes into an outlet on the same circuit as the a/c. Without the a/c running the voltage should be 115 to 125 volts. When the a/c is running, the voltage should not drop below 115 volts. If it does, your extension cord is too small for the distance or the campsite supply is weak.
It will show the amount of elec. coming in. if you use any elec. appliance such as an AC, coffeepot or microwave you can see if the voltage drops below the green.
I also use a surge protector between the elec. box and the trailer.
Best way to check power at pole
