Tag: Electrical power
RVelectricity: The rise of HRDL the turtle
By Mike Sokol
HRDL (the turtle), and how I can log 192,000 data points a second with 24-bit resolution
Okay, I'm going to show you the...
RVelectricity: Road Signs – Butter churn mysteries…
By Mike Sokol
How early does learning really begin?
I thought about this last week when I saw an eBay ad for a vintage butter churn....
RVelectricity: Boondocking power requirements – Part 1 of 4
By Mike Sokol – RVelectricity and the No~Shock~Zone
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I believe that as we move forward through the COVID-19 pandemic over the next...
RVelectricity: SoftStartRV update – Yes, it really works, and here’s proof…
By Mike Sokol
Dear Readers,
Since I published my initial peak starting current data last month comparing SoftStartRV technology to stock starting capacitors, I've had hundreds...
RV Electricity – Just Ask Mike (J.A.M.): Electric Shock Drowning Warning
By Mike Sokol
Welcome to my J.A.M. (Just Ask Mike) Session, a weekly column where I answer your basic electrical questions. If you're a newbie...
RVelectricity – Thanks for the grant, Charlie Davis
By Mike Sokol
Dear Readers,
A few weeks ago I announced the incorporation of No~Shock~Zone as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation so I can take my RVelectricity...
RV Electricity – Just Ask Mike (J.A.M.): Pedestal readings for 50-, 30- and 20-amp...
By Mike Sokol
Welcome to my J.A.M. (Just Ask Mike) Session, a weekly column where I answer your basic electrical questions. If you're a newbie...
RVelectricity: The dangers of rewiring 240-volt dryer and welder outlets
By Mike Sokol
Dear Readers,
Since so many of you seem to be backyard camping this summer, or possibly setting up your RV for a COVID-19...
RV Electricity – Just Ask Mike (J.A.M.): Another combo voltage and 3-light tester recommendation
By Mike Sokol
Welcome to my J.A.M. (Just Ask Mike) Session, a weekly column where I answer your basic electrical questions. If you're a newbie...
RVelectricity: Will my RV generator backfeed power and kill someone?
By Mike Sokol
Dear Mike,
I recently bought an RV with a built-in generator and the sales guy told me I had to be careful not...
RV Electricity – Just Ask Mike (J.A.M.): Beware of “electricity-saving” and other scams
By Mike Sokol
Welcome to my J.A.M. (Just Ask Mike) Session, a weekly column where I answer your basic electrical questions. If you're a newbie...
RVelectricity: Testing for a dangerous hot-skin voltage
By Mike Sokol
Dear Mike,
I’ve really enjoyed reading your electricity articles on RVTravel.com and noshockzone.org. Very informational and I love the geeky details!I’ve recently bought my first RV...