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 ==== power testers ==== ==== power testers ====
-Before plugging into shore power the RVer may want to test the receptacle for "good ground, open circuits, reversed polarity and safe voltage."((http://50amppowerpal.com/pages/faq)) 
-Note that the tester reports conditions at the time of testing;  it might tell you if voltage is too high right now but not protect the RV if the voltage spikes later on. 
  
 +[[https://amzn.to/47kk73h|{{ https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61uvkjHKLvL._AC_UL320_.jpg?125}}]]
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 +A power tester can check for the presence of power, "good ground, open circuits, reversed polarity and safe voltage."((http://50amppowerpal.com/pages/faq))
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 +The one shown here is for 120vac outlets but others are available [[https://amzn.to/3zeRJTx|for 30A outlets]] and [[https://amzn.to/4e03XPe|for 50A outlets]].  
 ==== surge protectors ==== ==== surge protectors ====
 [[http://amzn.to/2iE3CWR|Dogbone surge protectors]] are inexpensive, but they are generally only good for one surge (or maybe several small ones).   [[http://amzn.to/2iE3CWR|Dogbone surge protectors]] are inexpensive, but they are generally only good for one surge (or maybe several small ones).  
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 The switches can be manual or automatic.  On the latter, the switchover time is measured in milliseconds.   The switches can be manual or automatic.  On the latter, the switchover time is measured in milliseconds.  
  
-[[https://amzn.to/3SmFYk6|{{ https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71K2Jip49DL._AC_UY218_.jpg}}]]+[[https://amzn.to/3SmFYk6|{{ https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71K2Jip49DL._AC_UY218_.jpg?100}}]]
 examples: examples:
  
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