Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Spark when connecting to home outlet

Author: dr2428
Subject: Spark when connecting to home outlet
Posted: 14 Dec 2016 at 7:41pm

Originally posted by furpod Originally posted by TheBum Originally posted by furpod Wouldn't hurt a thing to shut off the main (30A) breaker in the pod when plugging in/unplugging. Then turn it back on once connection is made. That really just transfers the spark to the breaker. I suspect the plug would tolerate more connections and disconnections than a breaker will. Breakers are not designed to be switched often. Do you not shut off the breaker at the pedestal every time you hook up at a campsite?

I do shut off the breaker at the pedestal every time I hook up at a campsite, my issue is at home where I don't have convenient access to the breaker serving my garage outlet. Doesn't look like much of an issue given the posts here? I may just suffer the trip to and from the panel to be safe. I'll be putting in a 30A connection outside my garage this spring which will have a breaker like in the campgrounds.

Looks like the question sparked a good discussion, this is what I appreciate most about this forum. I always get a lot out of this forum, best forum I've been on for any topic, campers, smokers, computers, etc.

Thanks everybody.