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subter
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 Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2011 7:42 pm Post subject: Electrical Question |
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| How does the 110 hookup work in the 81 Vanagon? Can I run anything up to the amperage of the electrical circuit that I plug into the van? Basically I'm wondering if I can plug in a small space heater in addition to a fan, etc. Is there some sort of fuse or breaker in the van itself? Also, what is under the electrical plug near the floor on the drivers side by the small storage door? It says push on pull off but I think whatever you're supposed to push/pull is broke off. |
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Noganav T3
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| Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2011 8:05 pm Post subject: |
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15 amp circuit breaker in my 85
They usually have romex type wiring IIRC 14/3 which is rated 15A |
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subter
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| Posted: Fri Jul 08, 2011 3:57 pm Post subject: |
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| Can anyone clue me in on the outlet below the a/c plug?[/code] |
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buildyourown
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| Posted: Fri Jul 08, 2011 4:01 pm Post subject: |
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| subter wrote: |
| Can anyone clue me in on the outlet below the a/c plug?[/code] |
That's the breaker for the 110 outlet.
Keep in mind, all that only works when plugged into shore power. |
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subter
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| Posted: Fri Jul 08, 2011 4:28 pm Post subject: |
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| Thanks. I'll have to take it apart because it doesn't appear that you're able to push the breaker in so something must be broke off. |
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spitsnrovers
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| Posted: Sat Jul 09, 2011 10:55 am Post subject: |
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buildyourown - if that breaker button has NOT popped out, you will not be able to push it in - it is already in.
Try a multimeter to test continuity through the breaker before dismantling unnecessarily.
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