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RE: Tire care
Most mfrs tell you to clean 'em and leave 'em - no 'so called' protectant should be applied. There is a mystery liquid inside the rubber, and the rolling action of the tire 'pumps' this liquid from the inner walls thru the sidewall and onto the exterior surface, where it protects the tire fron ozone and other bad things. Anything that interferes with this action is bad bad. I know, a zillion guys have been armor-alling thier tires since the civil war - tell it to BFG, et al.
Joe
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nbounder
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07/21/08 08:51pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Please let this be normal and not my new rig.
I totally concur with the low voltage analysis. The best advise is to get the AC voltmeter re Sam K. and first thing to do with it is plug it into a house kitchen outlet and observe it for a day. Once you know the 'normal' reading or range, plug it into your rig. You kinda need to watch it in heavy use times, so your A/C dosen't starve for power and pop the breaker again. Under low voltage conditions (<110V) suggest not using a/C at all.
Joe
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07/21/08 09:44am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Furnace solenoid engages, fan comes on, then off-no heat
If I understand, the unit is about 6 months old - don't you have a warantee? If you don't then I'd call the furnace tech support. If it's a Suburban they have always been useless when I tried to get help. The advise above is right on - check voltage, then blow some compressed air thru the sail switch, or just jiggle it a bunch. If that does it, you're in good shape.
Joe
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07/21/08 09:28am |
Tech Issues
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RE: T.V. picture fades/brightens while watching DVD?
I had the same condition, and, as mentioned above, it's to prevent you from making copies. The fix? the DVD must be connected directly to the TV, and the VCR goes into the DVD. Solved it for me.
Joe
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nbounder
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07/21/08 09:17am |
Technology Corner
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RE: Leveling Jacks Question
Try this - after leveling the backs, bump them up for a few seconds, then re-level the fronts. Sounds to me like, using the current method, the backs are barely toucing the ground when you're done. I'd bet you need to get it up higher. (haha) Be appraised that (according to my Dometic manual, anyhow) adequate level for the fridge is the same as adequate level for you to walk around. There's no need to get out a 4 foot level. I generally open a swinging door that opens across the length of the rig, to verify I'm there. When it will stay put partially open, I'm done.
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07/20/08 01:45pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Water heater problems
Don't forget the 'tank drained' step in Rob's reply.
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nbounder
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07/19/08 01:12pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Another Polarity Question
If you look real closely at the cords, you'l very likely see a rib or some molded writing along one wire. That's the "hot" in virtually all cases. Just be sure the 'ribbed' TV wire connects to the 'ribbed' line cord wire. Or, written to written, etc. Make sence?
Joe
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07/19/08 01:08pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Electrical issue...Maybe
Gdlow - you might want to start at the RR end of the circuit. Shut off all the breakers, and plug it in. I'd guess the house breaker won't trip. Now, at the rig, put on one breaker at a time. Perhaps you can narrow it down this way.
Joe
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07/17/08 04:50pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Electrical issue...Maybe
I bought one of those beautiful Harbor frieght units a few years back, when they were $25 or so. I love it - it has saved my A** more than once. We were going to toss a fridge (the garage fridge) 'cause it seemed to be drawing too much current - making a lot of humming noise. The Ammeter showed it was using 'zactly what it was rated for. made me happy.
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07/17/08 04:47pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Tank sizes
I found out by calling the Mfr. (Fleetwood). They knew right off.
Joe
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07/16/08 09:56pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: 50 AMP to 30 AMP
Rick - your explanation was beautiful. If I understand correctly, each hot leg can supply 50 Amps, and as long as the two hots are out of phase (allow me this nomenclature), the receptacle can offer 12kw. I wonder why it's not called 100Amp service, as each leg offers 50 Amps? Normal house wiring has two 100Amp feeds, and it's called 200 Amp service, no?
Joe
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07/16/08 09:53pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: 50 AMP to 30 AMP
Ok-I need to ask - never having plugged into 50 Amp service, are there actually two 25 Amp breakers hooked together? Being as the two 25 Amp lines can be in phase or out of phase, does the NEC require any particular phase relationship between the two feeds?
Just curious,
Joe
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07/16/08 09:23pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Ideas on a LED light for step wanted
Unless you like being invntive (I do) check that you don't already have one that's just in need of a bulb.(tom_kat has the same one that I have - an amber light under the steps).
Joe
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07/16/08 09:17pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Atwood Hot water heater-no hot water
If it's not the fuse, the next suspect is the control board. Before you shell out $100 for a new one, call Atwood tech (574-264-2131) for troubleshooting help - they are REAL good. If you need a board, get a Dinosaur board from R&G sales, 800-390-3908 - best price.
Joe
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07/16/08 09:11pm |
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RE: Electrical id help please
I vote for the capacitor, used to smooth out the bolier's output. Suggest checking with the xantrex folks - guide them to the pix - I'm sure they will recognize it. I wouldn't leave it in - it might load the charger down, then you'ld be the responsible for the fix.
Joe
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07/16/08 04:18pm |
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RE: Water Heater Electric Start?
I suggest you be sure to ask the nice man at the parts counter about the thermostat that controls the AC power on the hot rod. Somewhere in the circuit there needs to be a t-stat that will turn off the AC when the water is hot. Your procedure for lighting the pilot sounds right. Use the 'grill lighter' to get pilot going, then turn to ON. On the other note - your flame keeps blowing out. If this gem blows out irregularly, but you get a nice flame plume, mostly blue, the rest of the time, that would indicate that the regulator (silver box with the control knob) might be on the fritz, Need a real live propane tech at that point. Or, get gutsy and try to change it yourself. To be honest, that's more than I would try, but a number of guys on the forum have successfully replaced regulators.
Joe
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07/16/08 04:09pm |
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RE: I think I killed my batteries!
Recommendation : The absolute safest thing to do (IMHO) is to get'em charged nicely, distilled water topped off nicely, then locate the circut breaker that feeds the charger/converter, and shut it off. Per the battery mfr's I have talked to, the best thing one can do is charge 'em up and leave 'em alone - I assume you're not using the rig. Then, once every two weeks or so (maybe weekly?) turn the charger on for a day or two. If you do this and keep an eye on the battery voltage with a Digital Volt Meter, you can't go wrong. During the cold months, keeeping them nicely charged will help avoid freezing of cells.
Joe
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07/16/08 03:06pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Painting inside of fridge?
We keep the al cans on the door - got no scratches to take care of.
Joe
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07/15/08 10:49am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Pressure reducer question
If it's only a few months old, you ought to return it - you'ld need some awfully hard water to clog it in that short a time. I respectfully disagree with Clay - Those whole house units (and I'm assuming this is the Watts setup frequently mentioned on this forum) cost a bunch if bucks - at least the cost of 5 or more 'el cheapos'. I buy the brass el cheapo and need to replace it about every two years. At $8/unit, thats $4/year for a regulator. I bet the Watts cost a whole lot more any way you look at it. On occasion, the dumb thing clogs while we're out camping, and I just remove it. I've tried vinegar and dis-assembly and nothing worked. Maybe a long soak in warm CLR - try it.
Joe
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07/15/08 10:29am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Battery meter accuracy, best way to charge?
I have the same so-called meters for my batteries. While I accept the readings for my fresh, gray, and black tanks, for batteries I look at them as strictly decorative, kinda like the solar 'chargers'on the roof. You really need a fairly good DVM to keep track of battery condition.
Joe
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07/14/08 09:48pm |
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