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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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