LawMan02 wrote: I never heard of a autoformer. What does it do?
wa8yxm wrote: You make a good argument for installing a HUGHES or FRANKS autoformer.
Now:this would not solve the problem.. But it would make it "Somebody else's problem" instead of yours.
An autoformer increases the voltage automatically when voltage drops below a certain threshold.
In about 15 years of using an autoformer I have been to 1 park that did not allow their use and I have never been asked or told to remove it. After having an AC damaged by low voltage I do not connect to a pedestal without the autoformer in line. As a fulltimer for nearly 35 years, I know how many CG's have inadequate power.
This from their site:
"How does it work
Don't get caught with your voltage down!
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At first we are tempted to say very 'well'. But this may not be the answer you are looking for!
Autoformers are used in industries to stabilize voltage and lower the operating cost of equipment. The Autoformer has 5 windings: 2 primary and 3 secondary. All models have surge and spike protection. When the unit is in Automatic and the park or input voltage is 116 volts or below, the output is 10% over the input. When the input is over 118 volts, the output is 2% over the input.
The Autoformer DOES NOT take power from the park.
It does not affect the park or input voltage, or make electricity.
What it is doing is changing the voltage - amperage relationship, lowering the amperage and raising the voltage. Since appliances run better on higher voltage, lower amperage, less overall power is used from the park, and better service is enjoyed from your RV
An Autoformer running at full output (50amps) will use 1 amp, but will cause appliances to cycle more often and run cooler. This will use less total power from the park.
Enjoy Your Autoformer Knowing You Are Doing Your Part For The Economy."
Sidney
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