Troubleshooting Open Neutral Reading Only When Air Conditioner Is Running
Updated 06/26/2022 | Published 05/27/2020
Question:
When I plug in the Camco defender surge protector to the camper, it reads correct wiring, but as soon as I start running the A/C, it shows open neutral. Please help! I dont know what else to do. Thanks!
asked by: C. M
Expert Reply:
The Camco RV Power Defender Voltage Protector - 50 Amp # CAM55306 is reading correct when you are in basic use. So we know the shore power is not the issue. We know that AC units do pull a lot of power, so the momentary open neutral wouldn't be a concern but if it says that way the entire time you are running your AC, I would have the wiring looked at to confirm you are safe in its use.
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Camco RV Power Defender Voltage Protector - 50 Amp
- RV Surge Protectors
- Surge Protector
- 50 Amp
- Portable
- 4001 - 5000 Joules
- Indicator Lights
- Camco
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C.m.
6/4/2020
Thank you so much.There was an open neutral un the wiring. Had it fixed. Works perfectly now. Glad we had this device to diagnose the problem. Thank you for your advice.