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Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 03-11-2023, 04:48 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 16,734
Posted By WillyB
I have one of those dangerous cheap portable...

I have one of those dangerous cheap portable electric heaters that my wife used at her desk years ago and just took it out to the Escape for a test.

Nothing hooked up: EMS 121 Volts

Turned...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 03-08-2023, 02:08 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 16,734
Posted By WillyB
Unfortunately that's not possible. I'm confident...

Unfortunately that's not possible. I'm confident the house electric is operating properly. If my calculations are correct a 12/3 wire can only handle 15 amps up to a max distance of something like 85...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 03-08-2023, 08:45 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 16,734
Posted By WillyB
I moved the extension cord from the receptacle on...

I moved the extension cord from the receptacle on the patio to the one in the garage. Both on different breakers. Same result in voltage drop.

I then did some calculations on what is required to...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 03-07-2023, 10:01 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 16,734
Posted By WillyB
I’m just wondering even at 10 ga whether I’ll...

I’m just wondering even at 10 ga whether I’ll have a high enough voltage on the low side above the 104 v cutoff on the EMS.

All the more reason to put a 30 amp receptacle at the carport back to...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 03-07-2023, 09:13 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 16,734
Posted By WillyB
John, Thanks for the suggestion. This...

John,

Thanks for the suggestion.

This morning I checked the EMS Readings.

Before Turning on the Mach 10 Heater
** 123 Volts / 0 Amps (Nothing on in trailer)

After Turning on the Mach 10...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 03-06-2023, 04:51 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 16,734
Posted By WillyB
Yep, E4. The EMS never shuts off due to low...

Yep, E4.

The EMS never shuts off due to low voltage except when I use the Mach 10 heater.

I’ve ran the AC and fridge on electric on the same cord and they work fine. Fails only on the Mach 10...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 03-06-2023, 10:01 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 16,734
Posted By WillyB
Having our Escape right outside our door allows...

Having our Escape right outside our door allows me to use it as additional home office space, a place to play cards, a bar for my crazy/loud friends who stop by late in the evening and on occasion a...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 03-06-2023, 07:46 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 16,734
Posted By WillyB
I read my manual to see and it appears the Error...

I read my manual to see and it appears the Error Code was 4 which is low voltage.

Really not sure why the Low Voltage Error on EMS only shuts off when running the Mach 10 heater. Low voltage...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 03-06-2023, 04:49 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 16,734
Posted By WillyB
I'm going to call Escape later to see if they...

I'm going to call Escape later to see if they have run across this before.

My EMS will kick off only with the Mach 10 heater running for a period of time in cold weather. Once it shuts off the EMS...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 03-06-2023, 04:17 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 16,734
Posted By WillyB
Interesting. Running this heater is the only...

Interesting. Running this heater is the only thing that will shut off the EMS. When the EMS turns back on the heater will run for about a minute before shutting the EMS off again. I have to be pretty...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 03-05-2023, 07:48 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 16,734
Posted By WillyB
I'll have to keep my eye on the EMS voltage. I...

I'll have to keep my eye on the EMS voltage. I have seen it as low as 118 Volts and as high as 123 Volts.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 03-05-2023, 07:46 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 16,734
Posted By WillyB
Will yours warm the camper in 30-40 weather?

Will yours warm the camper in 30-40 weather?
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 03-05-2023, 07:14 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 16,734
Posted By WillyB
Outside of the fuzz clogged sail switch issue...

Outside of the fuzz clogged sail switch issue that stopped the gas furnace last night I will say the gas furnace is great. Quiet and warms our 21C quickly and efficiently.
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 03-05-2023, 06:57 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 16,734
Posted By WillyB
I did not check. I was just looking through...

I did not check.

I was just looking through Coleman info about their Elect-A-Heat strip and they say it is "not a substitute for your furnace". They call it a "Chill Chaser" for those mornings...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 03-05-2023, 05:51 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 16,734
Posted By WillyB
12 ga wire. at 75 feet. I wonder why the EMS...

12 ga wire. at 75 feet.

I wonder why the EMS kicks off the Mach 10 after a few hours and its lack of high heat output. Hmmmm......

It will warm the camper in 40 F weather but shuts over quicker...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 03-05-2023, 03:47 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 16,734
Posted By WillyB
I think running the Mach 10 for heat on a long...

I think running the Mach 10 for heat on a long 120/1 15 amp cord might be the issue. The EMS shows voltage about 121 volts but I've caught it at 118 Volts.

This heater will kick off the EMS after...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 03-05-2023, 03:22 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 16,734
Posted By WillyB
I think running the Mach 10 for heat on a long...

I think running the Mach 10 for heat on a long 120/1 15 amp cord might be the issue. The EMS shows voltage about 121 volts but I've caught it at 118 Volts.

With that though I would not call it a...
Forum: Problem Solving | Owners helping each other 03-05-2023, 09:56 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 16,734
Posted By WillyB
Had my first sail switch issue last night. Mid...

Had my first sail switch issue last night. Mid morning I woke up cold at 50F. I figured it was the sail switch so I got up and turned on my Mach 10 heater and went back to bed.

The Mach 10 heat...
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