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    Blocking Diode

    I recently discovered that my invertor loads request power from my charge controller - I have tripped a 40 amp circuit breaker between the charge unit and batteries several times. Debating whether to install a blocking diode: 1) Diode will impact solar system performance, but am unsure by how...
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    Tires

    Just want to add my recent experience - Power King tires are inadequate for the larger rigs - found 2 tires with bubbles within 2 weeks of each incident. Fortunately both were on the exterior wall - easily seen as we did our "walk around". Hate to visualize the damage to the slide outs had the...
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    Led light bulbs

    I am currently testing 2 led G4 bulbs - 3500 kelvin. LED's are not recommended for interior applications if they are installed in "enclosed" fixtures (too much heat buildup). One unit has all ready degraded in light output, the other appears to be holding steady, but it has been less than 2...
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    2012 Big Horn slides intermittent

    I would urge you to not replace the circuit breaker - these are protective units that keep the wiring from being 'overloaded". If a circuit breaker opens, it means that maximum heat that the wire can handle is about to be exceeded. While it is unlikely the short time that the wire is over...
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