Odd Electrical Problem

[MadMaxWinny]

Here's one for the X-Files:

I was at a friend's & plugged into his new 30 amp service. Turns out his "electrician" wired the plug for 220. It simply tripped his breaker, and I thought that was that. Now I discover that my Norcold is not working (Code "A", no AC) nor is the AC Furnace. This is the case on either the 30 amp service, or the genset. All of the AC outlets remain working.

I'm pretty handy on DC systems (both banks are fully charged and systems appear unaffected).

Probably time to find an RV electrician. Any suggestions are welcome and appreciated. Thanks!

2000 Brave, WPF32V, Workhorse.

[MadMaxWinny]

Oh, forgot to add: The main AC panel is functional (on 30 amp or the genset).

[MadMaxWinny]

Edit: I've found a manual for the fridge on-line & suspect the fuse. I'll dig into that tomorrow. I have no clue on the furnace documentation, but will look into that tomorrow, as well.

[al1florida]

Well you put 220 volts on 120 volt devices, so you could have problems with all your 120V AC devices, microwave, air conditioner, electric water heater etc.

[MadMaxWinny]

Update: The 5 amp fuse was blown in the Norcold (what a PAIN), and it is working fine. I'm still not finding any documentation on the AC portion of the furnace. I'm hoping there is a fuse there, too. Now that you mentioned it, I'm going to test the Air Conditioning to make sure there are no issues there, either.

[JoeC]

Be thankful if you only have blown fuses. I'm not an electrician, but, I think that he may have screwed up wiring that style of outlet with 220. Probably not the first time this has happened in the RV universe.

[Dalep]

Buy a progressive protector for when you plug in. Save alit of future issues.

[Barny750]

Let me ask a dumb question. What is not working, the Furness or heat pump? Makes a lot of difference.

[JerryP]

I had a similar problem when an electrician wired a supposedly 30A RV circuit at my last house. He connected 220V. Fortunately I plugged my surge protector in first before plugging in the coach. Got the RED warning light. Checked it with my voltmeter and saw the problem. Saved me a big expense fixing the RV.

I always use the surge protector when I travel.

Good Luck,
Jerry

[Goodscout]

Maybe He wired a 50 Amp end and it should have been 30 amp plug. They are different.

[Geosman]

Be careful....my furnace is 12 volt and if you have a voltage converter that charges your 12 volt batteries and lights. Putting 220 on the converter 120 feed will blow its capacitors and render it useless until replaced. You will still have 12 volts until the batteries drain; so you may want to double check on that system also.

[deckape]

Would not call his friend a 'ELECTRICIAN " . Guy has no idea if he put 220v to a 110v plug.