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calveryc wrote:
I checked my 110v plugs in the RV I found something odd, when I went from ground to hot I got 65V, when I go from ground to neutral I got 65V, when I go neutral to hot I get 120V.
Apr-02-2020 10:24 AM
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Apr-02-2020 10:15 AM
Ed_Gee wrote:
Here is some relevant info taken from the Champion generator web site:
" What does "Floating Neutral" on My Generator mean?
Most Champion Power Equipment generators have a "floating neutral", meaning that the neutral circuit is not connected to the frame or to earth ground. This also means that both legs on the receptacle are hot legs, which is normal for floating neutral generators. As a result, there is no specific hot leg and neutral leg wiring arrangement for the generator winding connection to the receptacle. The floating neutral configuration is common for applications such as connection to a recreational vehicle and connection to home power where the transfer switch does not switch out the neutral to ground connection.
The floating neutral eliminates the potential of being shocked by contacting a hot leg and the generator frame at the same time, which could occur if an electrical device such as a hand held tool suffered from an internal short circuit.
Meters or other devices intended to indicate polarity may not properly indicate polarity on a floating neutral circuit. Polarity indicators generally measure the voltage across the neutral and ground connectors. In electrical systems where the neutral is bonded to ground, the voltage will be zero and correct polarity will be indicated. In systems where the neutral is not bonded to ground, voltage is also not expected across this connection. However, in a portable generator some very small current voltage readings can be recorded by sensitive volt meters. This voltage may be induced in the frame by the magnetic field of the generator. The current associated with this induced voltage and the risk of electrical shock are negligible. However, very sensitive polarity meters may interpret this voltage as an indication of reversed connections.
If you have an indication of reversed polarity, please check with the manufacturer of your meter to determine if that reading capability applies to the floating neutral output from a portable generator. "
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Apr-02-2020 09:30 AM
opnspaces wrote:
Also check to see if the problem occurs at the generator itself or is it only in the trailer? What's the rated output of the generator? Is it a 2000 W model or something smaller? Is there a make and model on it?
Are you able to plug temporarily into a household outlet and see if the readings are the same?
Apr-02-2020 09:08 AM
Apr-02-2020 08:46 AM
opnspaces wrote:
No it's not normal and potentially dangerous. What kind of RV are we talking about, a motorhome or trailer or truck camper? Is the generator built in or a portable?
If a portable check if the shore power cord has a replacement end on it. If so unplug and disassemble the plug and make sure there are no stray wires jumping from screw to screw and allowing a voltage leak.
Apr-02-2020 08:45 AM