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Old 10-23-2007, 01:20 PM   #1
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Question harrodone - electrical problem?

have a 1977 airstream 31 ft rear bath that started to use ac power at 20 kwh per day dont know where to start
help please
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Old 10-24-2007, 01:41 AM   #2
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20kwh per day is 20,000 watts per day
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around 833 watts per hour (20,000/24)
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around a 7 amp load (833/120)
I could see that much running your refrigerator (on electric) and running the converter to keep the battery charged.
Note* please correct me if my math is wrong...
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Old 10-24-2007, 04:45 AM   #3
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What all are you running in the Airstream that results in this electric useage?
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Old 10-25-2007, 10:27 AM   #4
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20kwh per day is 20,000 watts per day
or
around 833 watts per hour (20,000/24)
or
around a 7 amp load (833/120)
I could see that much running your refrigerator (on electric) and running the converter to keep the battery charged.
Note* please correct me if my math is wrong...
i think i found it loose wires in the plug in supplyed park power
i hope thanks to all
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