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How to safely test for a hot-skin condition on your RV

Mike Sokol -
Dear Mike, I've been following your newsletter and find it an excellent source of information. We live in the humid environment of southern Georgia...

Are you dumping your black tank correctly?

Deanna Tolliver -
by Doug Swarts, Drain Master, Inc. Although dumping RV waste is a relatively simple process, it's important to use both the proper equipment and procedure...

Inverters 101: Understanding amps and volts

Mike Sokol -
Hi Mike, Here’s a weird one regarding my 2017 F/R 34QS. Some information: I have a Magnum 2,000 watt pure sine wave inverter and four...

Can I use a welder outlet for 50-amp RV power?

Mike Sokol -
Dear Mike, I’m having some trouble figuring out the difference between my 50-amp RV fifth wheel plug and a 50-amp welder plug. I want to...

RV Electricity – Watt’s Up?

Mike Sokol -
As promised, here's the next installment of my Basic Electricity Course. Class is now in session.... If you’ve been reading along this far you already...

Surge Protectors and Joules and MOVs, oh my!

Mike Sokol -
Dear Mike, After reading all your articles about voltage problems, I'm now in the market for a surge protector but a little confused by all...

More random GFCI tripping

Mike Sokol -
Dear Mike, I have spent many hours online trying to find the answer to my problem. I have tried everything that I have read...

Can I add an AFCI (a what?) in my RV?

Mike Sokol -
Dear Mike, I'm an RV Technician and enjoy reading your articles. I went to Amazon to look at the Extech CT70 and it asked...

Do I need an “intelligent” surge protector for 50-amp shore power?

Mike Sokol -
Dear Mike, Thanks for your recent articles on why an intelligent surge protector is needed for 30A service. But would this also apply to 50A...

Deciphering the 3-light outlet tester

Mike Sokol -
Dear Mike, I recently purchased a 3-light tester like you talk about in your newsletter, but I wonder what the lights actually mean. Can...

Why you need an intelligent surge protector

Mike Sokol -
I've written a number of articles here about surge protectors and the difference between intelligent and basic models. The overview is that basic surge...

RV Electricity – Why do hot-skin shocks occur?

Mike Sokol -
Dear Mike, I have a Safari 40′ DP and every time I plug into shore power I feel a shock when touching any metal on...
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