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Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-09-2016, 05:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,731
Posted By shiggs68
Another Suburban furnace question

Sorry your service advisor gave you that line. It is possible but the RVIA. Low voltage electrical standards require that every low voltage device be protected by a fuse or circuit breaker. And that...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-08-2016, 01:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,731
Posted By shiggs68
Here is the manual. Look at page 6-11 ...

Here is the manual. Look at page 6-11
https://winnebagoind.com/resources/manuals/pdfs/Operator2012/12Suncruiser.pdf


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Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 04-07-2016, 07:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,731
Posted By shiggs68
Yes, there will be a fuse for the furnace. Not...

Yes, there will be a fuse for the furnace. Not knowing what kind of RV, it's hard to guess where. Also, some furnaces have a circuit breaker with a small reset button inside the furnace. Access is...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-30-2015, 04:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,427
Posted By shiggs68
The fan mode is independent of the...

The fan mode is independent of the heating/cooling modes. It only controls the air conditioner fan.

In the case of 2 zones, each has it's own fan setting.

You need to revisit the operation of...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 12-30-2015, 08:37 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,427
Posted By shiggs68
The fan mode on your thermostat controls the Air...

The fan mode on your thermostat controls the Air Conditioner fan. Set to Low or High and the fan will run continuously regardless of heat or cooling. Set to Auto, it will only run when cooling is ...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-25-2015, 07:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,620
Posted By shiggs68
Ok, here is the exact one on Amazon...

Ok, here is the exact one on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Coleman-8430A331-Thermostat-2-Stage-Control/dp/B00O4B69JW


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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-24-2015, 06:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,620
Posted By shiggs68
That thermostat is not unique to Winnebago. They...

That thermostat is not unique to Winnebago. They are available at numerous places. It is mostly used by Coleman Air Conditioner systems but made by Airxcel which also owns Dometic and several other...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-23-2015, 05:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,816
Posted By shiggs68
Shutting down interior electric

Most all Converters today are combined 12vdc supply and charger. And yes you are correct the many Inverters also contain a battery charger.

In terms of the original question, the "Inverted side"...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 09-26-2015, 03:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,308
Posted By shiggs68
You indicated 3 connections on the inside. Have...

You indicated 3 connections on the inside. Have you tried each? They may just be labeled wrong.

Otherwise hook the dish directly to the receiver by running thru a window just to verify everything...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 09-24-2015, 05:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,769
Posted By shiggs68
The normal thermal protection device is a...

The normal thermal protection device is a one-time device. Once activated, it will never reset. They are usually a short piece if solder, once melted, it's done.

The other point is that these are...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 09-24-2015, 05:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,133
Posted By shiggs68
Just a quick note, you should find a constant...

Just a quick note, you should find a constant 12vdc source downstream of your battery cutoff. In doing that, you eliminate the extra switch and if you ever sell, the buyer does not have anything...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 09-22-2015, 07:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,133
Posted By shiggs68
On the new 4e the orange controls the gas and...

On the new 4e the orange controls the gas
and the white controls the electric heater.

With that said, forget the original 3e colors. You should have a wire that is switched 12vdc from your panel...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 09-21-2015, 06:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,133
Posted By shiggs68
Any update? What did you determine? Sent...

Any update? What did you determine?


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Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 09-20-2015, 02:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,133
Posted By shiggs68
Atwood 10 Gallon Water Heater Replacement 3E to 4E Wiring Question

On your previous 3e water heater, the propane side was controlled by the brown, green, and blue wires. Blue being the DSI indicator light, green being ground and white or brown being the 12vdc on...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 09-13-2015, 06:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,385
Posted By shiggs68
Here is a link for the Norcold recall box reset....

Here is a link for the Norcold recall box reset. I'd question what your repair person is really doing. Have never heard of this nor is it on their web site.
...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 08-26-2015, 05:25 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,949
Posted By shiggs68
Continue your burner cleaning effort. However...

Continue your burner cleaning effort. However that is not your original problem. Here is the correct sequence of operation.

When heat is called for, the blower starts.
The circuit board detects...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 08-25-2015, 07:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,387
Posted By shiggs68
A/C amps

The only real way to determine if the compressors are running is to measure the voltage being applied to the actual compressor and measuring the current draw at the compressor. This requires taking...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-21-2015, 03:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,716
Posted By shiggs68
You really need to check with a clamp-on amp...

You really need to check with a clamp-on amp meter the current draw of the compressor. Getting hot is a symptom of a bad starting capacitor.

Here is a general service manual. Page 28 tells how to...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 07-21-2015, 02:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,566
Posted By shiggs68
Splendid Washer leaking problems

My Splendid has metal clips that hook around the front feet and screw to the floor.

The other issue is that you only need to move it 6 to 8 inches out. There are screws under the back top ledge...
Forum: Plumbing | Systems and Fixtures 07-20-2015, 04:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,570
Posted By shiggs68
That model Atwood water heater is a combo...

That model Atwood water heater is a combo gas/electric with electronic ignition.

It should have two 12vdv switches, one for electric and one for gas. The gas will also have a fault light...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-10-2015, 06:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,629
Posted By shiggs68
Hot water heater buzzing

All water heaters, the cold enters at the bottom and hot comes out the top.

With that said, for most single valve bypass systems, the valve that you turn either directs the water into the tank or...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 06-01-2015, 06:52 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,921
Posted By shiggs68
An Atwood does not have a switch for...

An Atwood does not have a switch for service/storage in the water heater itself. Only Suburban models have that switch and still not all models.


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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 05-31-2015, 06:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,921
Posted By shiggs68
Here is the link to the Atwood Service Manual,...

Here is the link to the Atwood Service Manual, page 25 shows the combo electric/gas wiring schematic https://manuals.adventurerv.net/Atwood-Water-Heater-Service.pdf

95819

It is often difficult...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-04-2015, 06:43 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,514
Posted By shiggs68
DEF message

I go along with the post above, it is just like checking your fluids. Something you do yourself.

As I said above, you can buy it at numerous places. The larger container comes with a flexible...
Forum: General Maintenance and Repair 03-03-2015, 03:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,514
Posted By shiggs68
Your can buy it in 2 1/2 gal containers and 1 gal...

Your can buy it in 2 1/2 gal containers and 1 gal containers at most truck stops, auto-part stores, and WalMart. I always carry a spare just for when the warning comes on and I'm not close to a place...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 12-18-2014, 01:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,822
Posted By shiggs68
Both Dometic and Norcold RV fridges will...

Both Dometic and Norcold RV fridges will automatically switch between electric and LP gas with electric being the primary. If the Motorhome is factory wired with an inverter, it most likely has an...
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-16-2014, 07:50 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,812
Posted By shiggs68
If doing this High Pressure tap, be sure your...

If doing this High Pressure tap, be sure your hose is rated for 200+psi! That is why the regulator is always close to the tank.
Forum: Electrical | Charging, Solar and Electronics 11-16-2014, 06:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,812
Posted By shiggs68
I don't know what the low pressure reading is on...

I don't know what the low pressure reading is on a grill regulator. But I do know that it is higher than the 11 inches WC on a RV system. I've seen that others have had the same problem before.
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