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    Posted: 14 Oct 2016 at 8:52am
Wink  Been busy and have not had much time to get on our site.

Okay, here is my question for you elec tecs.

We were just out on CG electric and the GFI popped. The refridge lost power.

Is that the way it should be wired? Seems like it should be on its own breaker.

I've not looked at the cb panel but are there any open spaces?

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For some unknown reason some Pods are wired that way. Seems like a dumb way to do things, but maybe it's faster/easier/cheaper for the factory. Other Pods are wired correctly with a separate fridge breaker (Let no two Pods be built the same). If you can you should rewire it.
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Thanks Charlie. I will add it to the list!!
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Posts: 6128 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 14 Oct 2016 at 10:44am
Originally posted by CharlieM

For some unknown reason some Pods are wired that way. Seems like a dumb way to do things, but maybe it's faster/easier/cheaper for the factory. Other Pods are wired correctly with a separate fridge breaker (Let no two Pods be built the same). If you can you should rewire it.


At least we don't have no TPO roof.... yet. LOL


But yes, some, in fact IME, most pods are wired this way.
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At least we don't have no TPO roof.... yet. LOL

Hmmm...........I've heard the 2019 Pods will have Saran Wrap roofs and poured concrete floors. No leaks, no rot! Tongue
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Posts: 6128 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 14 Oct 2016 at 12:54pm
Originally posted by CharlieM

Originally posted by furpod


At least we don't have no TPO roof.... yet. LOL

Hmmm...........I've heard the 2019 Pods will have Saran Wrap roofs and poured concrete floors. No leaks, no rot! Tongue


Nah.. that's the year we are going to have rings again, "10th Anniversary" special edition..
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The fridge on our 2016 179 is on its own circuit and the GFCI has no effect on it.  Same is true for the microwave and the AC.  GFCI only protects the plug circuit
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That's the way it should be! Looks like I gotta put on my electricians hat.
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Now I have to go check mine!
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Posts: 3221 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 20 Oct 2016 at 10:07pm
We are the same as sailor.  Our 2011  177 fridge has its own circuit as well.
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