R-pod Owners Forum : Fridge Circuit http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Fridge Circuit Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 01 May 2026 23:45:04 +0000 Fri, 28 Oct 2016 21:28:01 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=8908 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Fridge Circuit : Yes,If I trip the GFCI button... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8908&PID=84109#84109 Author: voisj
Subject: 8908
Posted: 28 Oct 2016 at 9:28pm

Yes, 
If I trip the GFCI button on the outlet next to the fridge All outlets lose 110v power but NOT the fridge, If I turn off the circuit breaker all plugs and fridge go off. Now I have to check where the fridge plugs in and see if it should be GFIC. 
]]> Fri, 28 Oct 2016 21:28:01 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8908&PID=84109#84109 Fridge Circuit : Originally posted by voisjWhen... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8908&PID=84104#84104 Author: techntrek
Subject: 8908
Posted: 28 Oct 2016 at 8:54pm

Originally posted by voisj

 When i just push the button on the GFCI plug next to the refer all elec plugs in or on the unit go off, As they should,  but the refer still works on 110v 

Just to be clear - if you trip the GFCI and leave the fridge in AC mode overnight, it stays cold?

That would be unusual, since the fridge's AC outlet is exposed to the outside elements, which is why it is supposed to be run through the GFCI.
]]> Fri, 28 Oct 2016 20:54:29 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8908&PID=84104#84104 Fridge Circuit : Wow! very bad idea to have the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8908&PID=84091#84091 Author: sailor323
Subject: 8908
Posted: 28 Oct 2016 at 6:37pm

Wow!  very bad idea to have the fridge on a GFCI protected circuit.  If it were my pod, I'd either parallel off of circuit nbr 3 for the fridge or install piggy back breakers on nbr 3 or, space permitting a separate breaker for the fridge.  Don't understand FR reasoning here, it seems a no-brainer]]> Fri, 28 Oct 2016 18:37:47 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8908&PID=84091#84091 Fridge Circuit : Originally posted by voisjOn... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8908&PID=84086#84086 Author: CharlieM
Subject: 8908
Posted: 28 Oct 2016 at 2:34pm

Originally posted by voisj

On my 180 the fridge is on the same circuit as the GFCI plug, but if i trip the test button on the GFCI the fridge still works. So it's either pigtailed to the hot side or they ran a separate wire.

Very interesting. "Let no two Pods be built the same" - Forest River.
]]> Fri, 28 Oct 2016 14:34:59 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8908&PID=84086#84086 Fridge Circuit : The only thing that shuts off... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8908&PID=84084#84084 Author: voisj
Subject: 8908
Posted: 28 Oct 2016 at 2:24pm

The only thing that shuts off when i turn off the #3 breaker is the power to the Television outlet]]> Fri, 28 Oct 2016 14:24:46 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8908&PID=84084#84084 Fridge Circuit : Originally posted by voisj The... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8908&PID=84082#84082 Author: CharlieM
Subject: 8908
Posted: 28 Oct 2016 at 1:13pm

Originally posted by voisj

The  main 110v panel  looks like this,
 
#6 on the 110v side is  marked as GFCI / Refer. 


 The power runs from the main panel over, (under), to a GFCI elec plug next to the refer,( in the 180) When the breaker is turned off the refer won't run on 110v. 

When i just push the button on the GFCI plug next to the refer all elec plugs in or on the unit go off, As they should,  but the refer still works on 110v meaning they either ran to the refer first or pigtailed the refer line to the hot side of the GFCI .

 





That looks good. You would not want the fridge to go off if an appliance tripped the GFCI. However, what does the GP -3 breaker control?
]]> Fri, 28 Oct 2016 13:13:20 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8908&PID=84082#84082 Fridge Circuit : The main 110v panel looks like... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8908&PID=84080#84080 Author: voisj
Subject: 8908
Posted: 28 Oct 2016 at 12:35pm

The  main 110v panel  looks like this,
 
#6 on the 110v side is  marked as GFCI / Refer. 


 The power runs from the main panel over, (under), to a GFCI elec plug next to the refer,( in the 180) When the breaker is turned off the refer won't run on 110v. 

When i just push the button on the GFCI plug next to the refer all elec plugs in or on the unit go off, As they should,  but the refer still works on 110v meaning they either ran to the refer first or pigtailed the refer line to the hot side of the GFCI .



 




]]> Fri, 28 Oct 2016 12:35:44 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8908&PID=84080#84080 Fridge Circuit : Does your fridge have its own... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8908&PID=84002#84002 Author: sailor323
Subject: 8908
Posted: 26 Oct 2016 at 4:08pm

Does your fridge have its own breaker?]]> Wed, 26 Oct 2016 16:08:39 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8908&PID=84002#84002 Fridge Circuit : +1 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8908&PID=83982#83982 Author: techntrek
Subject: 8908
Posted: 25 Oct 2016 at 9:02pm

+1]]> Tue, 25 Oct 2016 21:02:36 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8908&PID=83982#83982 Fridge Circuit : Originally posted by voisjOn... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8908&PID=83972#83972 Author: furpod
Subject: 8908
Posted: 25 Oct 2016 at 2:51pm

Originally posted by voisj

On my 180 the fridge is on the same circuit as the GFCI plug, but if i trip the test button on the GFCI the fridge still works. So it's either pigtailed to the hot side or they ran a separate wire.


The fridge brains are 12v.. it won't work on 120v if it's on the GFCI circuit and that is tripped. It will still work in 12v and gas mode just fine.
]]> Tue, 25 Oct 2016 14:51:51 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8908&PID=83972#83972 Fridge Circuit : On my 180 the fridge is on the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8908&PID=83966#83966 Author: voisj
Subject: 8908
Posted: 25 Oct 2016 at 12:36pm

On my 180 the fridge is on the same circuit as the GFCI plug, but if i trip the test button on the GFCI the fridge still works. So it's either pigtailed to the hot side or they ran a separate wire.]]> Tue, 25 Oct 2016 12:36:09 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8908&PID=83966#83966 Fridge Circuit : We are the same as sailor. Our... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8908&PID=83787#83787 Author: jato
Subject: 8908
Posted: 20 Oct 2016 at 10:07pm

We are the same as sailor.  Our 2011  177 fridge has its own circuit as well.]]> Thu, 20 Oct 2016 22:07:05 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8908&PID=83787#83787 Fridge Circuit : Now I have to go check mine! http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8908&PID=83781#83781 Author: voisj
Subject: 8908
Posted: 20 Oct 2016 at 9:02pm

Now I have to go check mine!
]]> Thu, 20 Oct 2016 21:02:36 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8908&PID=83781#83781 Fridge Circuit : That's the way it should... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8908&PID=83565#83565 Author: Pilot
Subject: 8908
Posted: 14 Oct 2016 at 4:10pm

That's the way it should be! Looks like I gotta put on my electricians hat. ]]> Fri, 14 Oct 2016 16:10:50 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8908&PID=83565#83565 Fridge Circuit : The fridge on our 2016 179 is... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8908&PID=83562#83562 Author: sailor323
Subject: 8908
Posted: 14 Oct 2016 at 3:37pm

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
]]> Fri, 14 Oct 2016 15:37:13 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8908&PID=83562#83562 Fridge Circuit : Originally posted by CharlieM Originally... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8908&PID=83553#83553 Author: furpod
Subject: 8908
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..
]]> Fri, 14 Oct 2016 12:54:21 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8908&PID=83553#83553 Fridge Circuit : Originally posted by furpodAt... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8908&PID=83551#83551 Author: CharlieM
Subject: 8908
Posted: 14 Oct 2016 at 11:56am

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
]]> Fri, 14 Oct 2016 11:56:32 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8908&PID=83551#83551 Fridge Circuit : Originally posted by CharlieMFor... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8908&PID=83549#83549 Author: furpod
Subject: 8908
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.
]]> Fri, 14 Oct 2016 10:44:25 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8908&PID=83549#83549 Fridge Circuit : Thanks Charlie. I will add it... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8908&PID=83544#83544 Author: Pilot
Subject: 8908
Posted: 14 Oct 2016 at 9:23am

Thanks Charlie. I will add it to the list!!]]> Fri, 14 Oct 2016 09:23:23 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8908&PID=83544#83544 Fridge Circuit : For some unknown reason some Pods... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8908&PID=83542#83542 Author: CharlieM
Subject: 8908
Posted: 14 Oct 2016 at 9:07am

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.]]> Fri, 14 Oct 2016 09:07:22 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8908&PID=83542#83542 Fridge Circuit : Been busy and have not had much... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8908&PID=83540#83540 Author: Pilot
Subject: 8908
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?

Thanks.
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