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The problem was solved by the additional troubleshooting provided by an engineer at Southwire who stated: ............................. measure the voltage going into the unit at the top terminal strip of the device. You should get the below voltages: Black to White 120 v Black to Green 120 v...

Thanks for your thorough replies! The electrician did all the things mentioned, and more. Out of an abundance of caution he replaced the 240v recepticle and the 4 circuit breakers, and rewired the whole park pedistle. After that he tested my electric cord, both ends. Then he tested my surge...

He is a licensed electrician in Arizona (im in Wickenburg) and yes, he used his tester meters at both ends...the breaker and plug at the park pedistle , my recepticle at the outside junction, as well as the in and out sides of the surge protector.....very thorough tests at every possible...

The plugs, ceiling lights and fans didn't work, I didn't check any 12 volt item. I suppose I should also order a converter replacement as well....for when the electrician comes back to swap out the surge protector.

The scary part is that a surge of electricity can physically burn the wires within your appliances (and your house). Even if they keep working after that, it's dangerous to run appliances with damaged wires. How do you know it's safe?

Hi, My Tiny house has no manuals and was a one of a kind that I bought from a 3rd party (long story). I have wintered in it for 7 years now. I overloaded the circuit I guess! Ive had to move out because I have no power or water (pump is 12v).I have 50 amp, I turned all off and waited, turned...

The cost of propane is 2.60 gal and electricity is .18 per kwh here, so worth activating the system. But mainly worth fixing because in floor heat is wonderful, compared to circulating hot air using space heaters. THANKS for the link to how to purge the air out. VERY HELPFUL! This is where we...

Initially the propane did light, and so we think the flow is totally adequate with the grundig pump.  The Atwood unit is so full of ways to fail that its a prime suspect....(they discontinued them) so thats key. Also we need to purge the lines.

Long story but the trailer was a prototype, the business failed and non-communicative. I tried several ways, but no go. Since the tubing had never been filled, and the antifreeze for it was in a closet, we gave it a try....went through std manual troubleshooting guide for owners.  SO, THANKS for...

Newbie in the SW, i'm a snowbird, living in a custom made THOW (RV) 4 winters now.  Its got a tankless Atwood connected to infloor tubing via a grundig pump, expansion tank, valves and a taco controller.  I have gotten by using plug in electric heaters.  Got to put a stop to that electric bill! ...