Date:         Tue, 15 Jul 2008 08:26:31 -0700
Reply-To:     Neil2 <vidublu@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Neil2 <vidublu@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Shore power indicator light ?
Comments: To: rubatoguy@comcast.net
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When I replaced the original/broken breaker I priced all the options and
weighed the space/value/safety et cetera.  I chose a cheaper GFI because I
intended to think about what I power up (I'd never burden the circuit
knowing the trouble it took to wire and and the load ability of the GFI.

I didn't go with GoWesty 'cause, IMO, the design still isn't good.
I did go with a 120v LED like Todd chose but with a pigtail attached because
I didn't need an extra outlet, power strip and liked the idea of having a
large lamp telling me power was avail.
I didn't go with the GFI including an LED b/c the lamp was so small as to be
virtually unnoticeable and they were quite pricey.
Yes, I have lost shore power and it's vital to know ASAP when having to fall
back on LP.

All the best!

On Mon, Jul 14, 2008 at 4:44 PM, Todd Last <rubatoguy@comcast.net> wrote:

> I had previously added a GFCI outlet to my Westy with the circuit breaker.
> I may be wrong, but I thought when I looked at the breaker it seemed to be a
> pretty standard part that you could get at a better hardware or electronics
> store. If you remove the breaker, then you have a hole to deal with..
> Although it might be cool to have a breaker and a small 120V voltage gauge
> in the lower panel.
>
> regards,
> Todd
> '88 Westy
>
> -------------- Original message --------------
> From: Thomas Jefferson Kitts <thomas@thomaskitts.com>
>
> > Todd:
> >
> > That is the sort of thing I originally had in mind to replace the
> > stock circuit breaker. But now we are told that a GFCI alone won't act
> > as a power interrupter if we hook up to an electrical service with too
> > high an amp load. (20 amps, let's say.)
> >
> > So you'd still need the Westie circuit breaker (or something like it)
> > in the line. Otherwise, as others have said, the wiring could burn.
> >
> > I guess you could use that GFCI to replace the double outlet above the
> > stock Circuit Breaker. But we still need the circuit breaker.
> >
> > I'll let you know if I find a one-in-all sort of solution but at this
> > point I'm not holding my breath.
> >
> > Thomas
> >
> >
> > On Jul 14, 2008, at 3:17 PM, Todd Last wrote:
> >
> > > Cool - and it comes in Gray to match the westy interior
> > > http://www.onestopbuy.com/7599-GY-14869.asp
> > >
> > > Todd
> > > '88 Westy
> > >
> > > -------------- Original message --------------
> > > From: "Jake de Villiers"
> > > Your basic modern Leviton GFCI outlet has a built-in LED showing its
> > > readiness.
> > >
> > >
> > > On Mon, Jul 14, 2008 at 1:10 PM, Todd Last
>  > > wrote:
> > >
> > > Thanks to all who responded with the night-light idea. I was looking
> > > for something a little more eloquant and without the loss of an
> > > outlet.
> > >
> > > I found a 120V LED indicator light which should serve the purpose
> > > well.
> > >
> > >
> >
> http://web4.automationdirect.com/adc/Shopping/Catalog/Pushbuttons_-z-_Switches_-
> >
> z-_Indicators/22mm_Metal/Non-Metallic_Monoblock_Indicators/LED/ECX2052-127L
> > >
> > > Todd
> > > '88 WEsty
>



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Neil2
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