As for the ground the wire going to the rv electrical panel is stranded wire, this wire was bought new at Lowe’s it’s thicker because it’s for exterior that’s all they had, it’s 6/4 wire I’m also not an electrician. The shore power supply is original wire supplied, did not cut any wires. Disconnected supply line from rv panel and directly connected to ems and other end of ems going to coach is the new wire. One end of wire original goes to shore power side of ems, the ground is a solid wire that is connected to side terminal of ems. The new wire goes to coach side of ems, the ground wire from that wire is stranded and is connected to side of ems (nut and bolt). I cannot take a picture downwards because of height restriction.
Permanently mounted surge protector
- Thread starter George
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Why not just cut the incoming line from the 50 amp twist lock connector and wire in the surge at that point.
No need for any new wire. Cut wire one side to input of surge the other end to output of surge. The surge just gets wired in line into the existing input from the twist lock connector.
No need for any new wire. Cut wire one side to input of surge the other end to output of surge. The surge just gets wired in line into the existing input from the twist lock connector.
BryanValRox
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Rick, sorry for all the questions. I did read your post on your connections, but I just can’t see a heavy gauge ground connection hooked to the side of the case on the Line side. Can you confirm that you have a connection under the nut and large washer on the line side.
This should be an easy hook up. 4 connections on the line side and 4 connections on the load side.
Shore to the Line side of the protector, L1, L2 , N and your ground to the case.
Load side to panel passing thru the CT’s(current transformers) L1,L2, N and your ground to the case.
If you are hooked up properly and your grounds secure(and others of course) I can’t explain your issue from what is being posted here. Sorry
Based on the fact the system works with his home power and not campground, I still think there might be a ground fault due to the 50 amp cord in either L1 or L2. His home power is only sending one leg of power, so he might be lucky for home and it isn't using that inproperly grounded leg.
If possible, please borrow someone elses 50 amp cord and try that.
If possible, please borrow someone elses 50 amp cord and try that.
Just for ease of access. No access to that location to install the EMS, closest place to install was near the storage bay access