Loose and corroded electrical connections

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  • February 3, 2015 at 9:41 pm #8884

    Dave F.
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    • Richland, WA
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    Due to vibration and wet conditions, RV appliances quite often have problems due to loose or corroded electrical connections.

    I recently experienced this on my water heater and then again on my refrigerator.

    So, remember to check electrical connections first. If you find a loose or corroded connector clean or refasten it then test the applance to see if that was the problem.

    February 4, 2015 at 11:41 am #8887
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    George
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    Good tip, thanks

    February 4, 2015 at 7:41 pm #8894
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    Bob and Nancy
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    Yeah, had that problem with our water heater. After much probing and testing and asking questions we were able to trace the problem to a corroded fuse! Pulled it out and cleaned the contact areas and VOILA! the electric element works again!  :-)

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