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Dega500

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Posted: 04/24/12 01:43pm Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

Sandy & Shirley wrote:



Does the GFI pop with the extension cord plugged into the home, but not the RV?


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Does it then pop when you plug it into the RV with all of the circuits in the panel off ?


Yes!

Could power from the onboard battery or converter be causing the problem?

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I have also read that a bad water heater element can cause this to happen. I did get a chance to check the electric water heater yesterday and it never even warmed the water so if that's it or not I'll need to replace it. The gas works fine.

And thanks for all your help and advice!!!

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Dega500 wrote:

I installed a new water heater element when I got home from work and so far so good. The TT has been plugged in to a home GFI circuit for a little over an hour and the GFI has not tripped. I also bought a little GFI circuit tester and all plugs inside and outside of the TT check good and wired correctly.
I had that happen to me before.. It would be fine at the campground, but at home, it would pop the GFCI. After I unplugged the water heater's 110v everything was fine, so I figured out I blew the element and replaced it.

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Built a new garage ourselves last summer, had the electrician ( I don't touch power unless it's putting in a new ceiling fixture) wire 2 30 amp boxes in, real handy as we park trailer right next to garage in the off season.


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I installed a new water heater element when I got home from work and so far so good. The TT has been plugged in to a home GFI circuit for a little over an hour and the GFI has not tripped. I also bought a little GFI circuit tester and all plugs inside and outside of the TT check good and wired correctly.

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Dega

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