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====== Shore power ====== | ====== Shore power ====== | ||
Shore power is AC power derived from the electric grid. The most common places RVers use shore power is when plugged in at someone' | Shore power is AC power derived from the electric grid. The most common places RVers use shore power is when plugged in at someone' | ||
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A //shore power port// is designed to let you plug power cables into the side of your van or RV. As discussed above, RVs typically use 30A/50A service -- they use [[https:// | A //shore power port// is designed to let you plug power cables into the side of your van or RV. As discussed above, RVs typically use 30A/50A service -- they use [[https:// | ||
- | Vans typically use [[https:// | + | Vans typically use [[https:// |
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+ | - 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 | ||
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Before plugging into shore power the RVer may want to test the receptacle for "good ground, open circuits, reversed polarity and safe voltage." | Before plugging into shore power the RVer may want to test the receptacle for "good ground, open circuits, reversed polarity and safe voltage." |