porkchop1221 wrote: Stupid newbie question, but what should the voltage meter read if it's normal?
It looks to be around 113 - 127.
porkchop1221 wrote: I'm very new to all of this, bought the EMS protector that looks like this one:
This model is very highly recommended. Good choice.
Hi All.
We have used this very same "Voltasge Meter", in our last two RV's. So that has covered about the past 10 years or so.
Some RV'ers think this Voltage Meter is a peice of Junk. Not so. Sure it might not be the best one, but it more than does its job, and very well at that.
For those of you that don't know, this little Voltage Meter is quite Adjustable. All you have to do, is remove the Platic Cover, and you will see a Slot at the end of the Neddle. Thats for Adjusting the Voltage Meter.
If your in doubt if this Voltahe Meter is right on or not, simply test your outlet with a Multi-Meter, then Adjust the Voltage Meter to read the same.
We leave ours plugged in 24/7, so we can see at a glance what the incomming power is at.
We also have a 12 Volt Meter also. We can also set the Alarm on it to sound off, at what ever low Voltage we choose to, but set ours at 50%. That way, we never drain our Battery Bank any lower than 50%, whick makes it much easier to recharge the Battery Bank in the shortest amount of time.
There are much better Voltage Meters out there, if you choose to spend a lot more money. But we have found that this one suits us just fine, and we have never had any problems using it either.
Good Luck. Happy Travels. Dan & Jill
We also have used a good "Surge Protector" for many years also.
Tarheel 2 wrote: How do those who have purchased the Progressive Industries 50 amp unit secure it at the pedestal. I have a short heavy chain and pad lock I'm planning on using by wrapping the pedestal and putting the pad lock through the chain and the piece of metal attached to the unit, but I would like to know if there is better way of doing it.
See that flat metal piece with the hole in it? I have a Master Lock Python Adjustable Cable Lock that goes through the hole and is cinched tight around the box and pedestal. I also have a lock to lock the cover over the pedestal outlets if I can. If someone really wants it that bad they're going to have to work for it.
ok,,, I'm not a electrician by any means.... so tell me the difference between the Surge Guard® RV Voltage Regulators ("that provides a reliable, regulated source of power.They continuously monitor line voltage conditions and use a special transformer to increase the incoming voltage to an acceptable level when incoming line voltage is low enough to cause damage to RV air conditioners, refrigerators and other electrical accessories.")
yoquedo wrote: ok,,, I'm not a electrician by any means.... so tell me the difference between the Surge Guard® RV Voltage Regulators ("that provides a reliable, regulated source of power.They continuously monitor line voltage conditions and use a special transformer to increase the incoming voltage to an acceptable level when incoming line voltage is low enough to cause damage to RV air conditioners, refrigerators and other electrical accessories.")
.... and the Hughes Autoformer.
Similar devices from different manufacturers
Ford vs Chevy so to speak
'93 Jayco FS3500 TT behind a '92 Dodge D250 powered by 5.9L Cummins
'94 Vogue Prima Vista powered by 8.3L Cummins w/ 6spd Allison
Just for the record, I also own a Progressive hardwired 50 Amp unit. It has paid for itself over many times. Last time I called Progressive they informed me it has a "Lifetime" guarantee. If it breaks or blows, they will fix it "FREE". Best part is the regular LOW voltage protection. That happens more often than you know. Brown out can cause successive failure over time and the Progressive unit will prevent that. Hot weather = increased load. Pity the guy that is furthest from the transformer on the leg. Voltage drops as you get farther from the the source. DO NOT add smaller extension cords and then run your AC.
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