[A/S] Re: Electrical problem

Greetings Nancy!

--- In AirstreamList@yahoogroups.com, "NANCY NELSON" <njnelson@...> wrote:
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> Can anyone tell me how to start checking for an electrical problem. I have a 1967 Overlander. Currently I have it plugged into my home electrical system. Everytime I turn on an electric appliance (ie, vacuum, fan, sander, etc) the lights in the camper dim. Also, the AC works for about 10 minutes and then shuts off. I'm not sure what's happening or where to start looking. Any ideas? Help!
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I suspect that your problem is trying to operate your coach from a normal 15-AMP household outlet via a 30-to-15-AMP adapter. The adapter is fine if all you intend to do is operate a vacuum cleaner, and light; but the airconditioner requires close to 20-AMPS at startup. The lights dimming is the result of the compressor trying to start - - this is evidence of a critical problem as if it is allowed to continue you may burn out your compressor. If your airconditioner is the original Armstrong Baybreeze, it is particularly sensitive to this type of condition.

Good luck with your coach!

Kevin

Kevin D. Allen
WBCCI (Lifetime) 6359 Vintage Airstream Club/Free Wheelers/Comp. Club
1964 Overlander Land Yacht International/1999 GMC K2500 Suburban
1978 Argosy Minuet 6.0 Metre/1975 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible

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