tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1427436958027644386.post7759249544638259878..comments2023-10-25T03:04:49.122-07:00Comments on RV Videos: How to test the accuracy of your campsite's 50 amp electric serviceDianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01234988812598919731noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1427436958027644386.post-70345080148528806092010-07-26T07:54:33.264-07:002010-07-26T07:54:33.264-07:00I use a regular electricians test meter. The &quo...I use a regular electricians test meter. The "Harbor Freight" unit I use is for automotive testing only. Its sometimes hard to check the circuit breaker as some will secure the box where one cannot open it. As long as I can read the amps and voltage with my meters, I'm pretty much happy. I would never advocate the use of a cheap meter as used, rather spend the money and obtain Jonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09571573592987711158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1427436958027644386.post-76420774352307346902010-07-17T13:22:21.617-07:002010-07-17T13:22:21.617-07:00I usta test this way. Only half the time I would ...I usta test this way. Only half the time I would forget, only thinking of it after plugging into the post. Then I realized that my Progressive EMS (Surge Protector) performs that test for me. Now I just make sure I have turned on the EMS. And so I rest easier.Bruce and Jennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16571003050689524765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1427436958027644386.post-9132157538292214412010-07-17T08:02:54.881-07:002010-07-17T08:02:54.881-07:00Thank you for this demo. I just purchased one of ...Thank you for this demo. I just purchased one of those meters on someone's recomendation, but didn't know how to use it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1427436958027644386.post-88022550343075768082008-12-10T08:41:00.000-08:002008-12-10T08:41:00.000-08:00Great site. Just wanted to share some additional ...Great site. Just wanted to share some additional sources to populate your blog with content. RV Virtual Tours at: http://www.mhsrv.com/rv-virtual-tours.htm and RV Videos at: http://www.mhsrv.com/rv-videos.htmAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1427436958027644386.post-57634213603980341072008-11-30T08:43:00.000-08:002008-11-30T08:43:00.000-08:00Someone here stated they drive their own ground ro...Someone here stated they drive their own ground rod at the campsite. This may be a very dangerous thing to do. You never want to create a ground that's different from the utility company's ground. This could create a potential difference between the two, and if you get in contact between the two grounds- you'll be part of the circuit.<BR/><BR/>Even if this doesn't happen, you may drive the rodAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1427436958027644386.post-88161069433141270032008-11-29T14:37:00.000-08:002008-11-29T14:37:00.000-08:00"a good demonstration for safe use of Electricity"..."a good demonstration for safe use of Electricity"<BR/><BR/>I really don't think so. Did I hear Jim mention what might happen if the red lead was accidentally plugged into the current terminal of the meter? Did I hear anything about accidentally switching to ohms instead of volts? Are the meter leads fused? What will happen to Jim's hands and face if the cheap imported meter blows up?<BR/><BR/>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1427436958027644386.post-73204793663712014062008-11-29T09:03:00.000-08:002008-11-29T09:03:00.000-08:00As already mentioned, it's important to turn the p...As already mentioned, it's important to turn the pedestal 50 amp circuit breaker OFF before you plug in. Then turn it back ON after you are plugged in. Similarly, when leaving the site, again turn the 50 amp circuit breaker OFF before unplugging.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1427436958027644386.post-88496471948695482582008-11-29T07:42:00.000-08:002008-11-29T07:42:00.000-08:00I was surprised no mention of a circuit breaker wa...I was surprised no mention of a circuit breaker was brought into this. Also, better viewing might have been used. All in all a good demonstration for safe use of ElectricityAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14559240221403466869noreply@blogger.com