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electrical:shore_power [2019/03/12 17:01]
frater_secessus [ports]
electrical:shore_power [2019/03/12 17:05]
frater_secessus [ports]
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 Vans typically use [[https://amzn.to/2VUwDAI|15A ports]].   [[https://amzn.to/2F8SChD|Some are pre-cabled]] so you can plug the inside cable to a [[https://amzn.to/2F7sZxI|power strip]], [[https://amzn.to/2VWXHPQ|breaker box]], or other distribution device. Vans typically use [[https://amzn.to/2VUwDAI|15A ports]].   [[https://amzn.to/2F8SChD|Some are pre-cabled]] so you can plug the inside cable to a [[https://amzn.to/2F7sZxI|power strip]], [[https://amzn.to/2VWXHPQ|breaker box]], or other distribution device.
  
 +  - use a [[https://amzn.to/2EZka7E|hole saw]] to bore the hole in the van wall to the port's specification 
 +  - sand the edges to remove sharp edges 
 +  - treat edges with paint, primer, rust preventive, etc to prevent rust.  The edges will not be visible once the port is installed
 ===== 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)) 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))
electrical/shore_power.txt · Last modified: 2024/02/02 12:20 by frater_secessus