"Cleaning RV Pedestals in the age of COVID" A few weeks back we received an email from a RV Park franchiser asking how RV Pedestals should be cleaned to limit the possibility of spreading the COVID-19 virus. We thought, Great Question. We called all the major pedestal manufacturers and even Underwriters Laboratories (UL). UL maintains a standard for… Continue reading CLEANING IN THE AGE OF COVID
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READER QUESTION: “WHY DO RV PEDESTALS USE THE BREAKER AS A SWITCH?”
Let’s first help with a few definitions (and differences): Disconnect: Think knife switchSwitch: Think light switch like on the wall at homeBreaker: Think of all those handles in your load center in the garage The breaker used in an RV Pedestal is used as a disconnecting device AND an over current device. This comes in handy when… Continue reading READER QUESTION: “WHY DO RV PEDESTALS USE THE BREAKER AS A SWITCH?”
THE REVISED NEC 551.71(F) FOR RV PARKS
Last December we in the industry received some very exciting news. After months of tireless advocation and huge grassroots support from our industry we were able to get the very questionable NFPA 70 551.71(F) amended. That is to say, we were able to get it back to where the NEC Technical Committee wanted it before various end… Continue reading THE REVISED NEC 551.71(F) FOR RV PARKS
THE POWER FACTOR
Just when you thought school was getting out for the holidays, we are taking you back. Since the last “Wizard of Watts” we have attended quite a few trade shows and the hot topic seems to be Power Factor Correction. What is Power Factor?Most loads in modern electrical distribution systems are inductive. Examples include motors, transformers, gaseous tube… Continue reading THE POWER FACTOR
THE BUSINESS END OF TRADE SHOWS
The fall trade show season has just kicked off and USG is attending the CONY conference. This is one of seven trade shows we will be attending this Fall. It is no secret these shows offer so much in terms of getting face time with your customers and Prospects as well as learning new trends through educational… Continue reading THE BUSINESS END OF TRADE SHOWS
DISCONNECTS VS. BREAKERS
Earlier this month we received this great question from Don:Why do all RV pedestals use the breaker as a switch? Shouldn’t they have a disconnect switch so the breaker is not weakened by constant use? Dear Disconnect Don, Good question. The breaker used in an RV Pedestal is used as a disconnecting device and as… Continue reading DISCONNECTS VS. BREAKERS
GFCI: The Device You Love to Hate
In our January 2019 "Wizard of Watts" I wrote about the 2020 National Electric Code (NEC) and how to prepare for the coming changes. The take away from that newsletter was "the 30- and 50-amp circuits feeding the RV are not required to have GFCI protection. Preventing the inclusion of GFCI protection of 30- and 50-amp RV… Continue reading GFCI: The Device You Love to Hate
ELECTRICAL LAYOUTS
Whether your expanding, upgrading or building a new park you should have an electrical layout done. When looking around for an electrical layout service be sure you know what you are getting before you buy your pedestals, panels, etc. There is nothing worse than having to delay a job because the electrical layout you thought… Continue reading ELECTRICAL LAYOUTS
NOT ALL ADAPTERS ARE CREATED EQUALLY
Over the last few weeks we have seen a few comments about Electric Vehicle chargers pop up on Facebook. While having a EV charging station on property is a great amenity to have as we discussed in our April newsletter, you also want to be vigilant to how your customers are using your RV site… Continue reading NOT ALL ADAPTERS ARE CREATED EQUALLY
WIRING FOR THE FUTURE
Giving Your Park Every Advantage We attend quite a few state and national RV park association meetings and I get asked questions about the future of our industry; most are about what new electrical rules are on the horizon, what new products are in the works, or if I know of a product that will… Continue reading WIRING FOR THE FUTURE