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Re: L2 Voltage Way High

Reply #20 –
Glad to hear you got things figured out!

Not all Foretravels have these meters in the coach, so some of us are completely unfamiliar with them.

Would you be willing to share a little bit of the trouble shooting you did to narrow it down to the meter?  This might help someone down the road.

Chris

Re: L2 Voltage Way High

Reply #21 –
Chris:

Before diving into taking apart the hose reel or doing anything too complicated, we started with the basics.  As previously mentioned, this had been an issue I have needed to address for a while, but because I hadn't burned anything up, the likely culprit of the power line monitor seemed very plausible.

We (turbojack and myself via helpful telephone conversation) tested the voltage at the pedestal, and attempted to check the continuity between the prongs of main power power cord and an interior plug with the assistance of an extension cord so we could get both sources tied in to the volt meter. We were unable to successfully check the continuity, but I am sure there was an in-line factor possibly keeping us from doing so (transfer switch or possibly something else interrupting the circuit?).

Before deep diving into something else, we removed the face to the Power Line Monitor and tested the voltage to the screws on the circuit board where the power comes in. The readings on the voltmeter were correct (and much welcomed!) which isolated the problem.

This afternoon, I had the pleasure of speaking with Jim Frerichs. He does not do the repairs on the Power Line Monitors, but was extremely helpful and familiar with the subject. He suggested adjusting the trimpots to attempt to match the voltage on the monitor with the accurate reading from the voltmeter. Barry's website (which I frequent often, just for a good read even when I don't have an issue) had good resources for the bulb replacements which also made mention of the trimpots. I have not made the adjustment yet, but it is on my punch list for this weekend. I'll give a quick update on my results from the adjustment in hopes that it may assist someone else in the future.

Compared to my initial post... I almost sound like I know what I am talking about! I cannot be more thankful for Jack, Jim, (and Rudy who helped me a few months ago in-person with my AquaHot) along with everyone else who was kind enough to lend their expertise. ForeForums... what a great resource!

Total spent so far: $0.00
Total knowledge gained: Absolutely priceless

Re: L2 Voltage Way High

Reply #22 –
Quote from: codytayloe –

This afternoon, I had the pleasure of speaking with Jim Frerichs. He does not do the repairs on the Power Line Monitors, but was extremely helpful and familiar with the subject. He suggested adjusting the trimpots to attempt to match the voltage on the monitor with the accurate reading from the voltmeter. Barry's website (which I frequent often, just for a good read even when I don't have an issue) had good resources for the bulb replacements which also made mention of the trimpots.

The original content on the Power Line Monitor repair is actually the work of several helpful members on the forum here, and their original work (including their photos) can be found in this topic Power Line Monitor Is On The Fritz  Dick Mason is the member who came up with and posted the repair information.

Re: L2 Voltage Way High

Reply #23 –
Quote from: Michelle –
The original content on the Power Line Monitor repair is actually the work of several helpful members on the forum here, and their original work (including their photos) can be found in this topic Power Line Monitor Is On The Fritz  Dick Mason is the member who came up with and posted the repair information.

Thanks for sharing Michelle! I wish I would have found the post sooner. Dick Mason was actually the contributor responsible for the information I found on Barry's website also. Very valuable information.