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NELLSBELLS


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HI,

Just needing some information if possible.  Our van is losing 240v power only on the lights.  The power points are still working, the tv is working but not the aerial, the range hood and the fridge are not working.  The fridge did go under water during the floods however it has been working fine since then, up until this problem.  does anyone have any idea how we can pinpoint the fault.  The throw out switch in the van doesn't trip either, we just lose those things mentioned previously??  Any tips would be greatly appreciated.



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rgren2


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Get an electrician. Will definitely work and youll still be alive.

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Peter_n_Margaret


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Get yourself an licensed sparky familiar with AS3001 and leave the power off until it is sorted.
Otherwise the van could burn to the ground, or worse.
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Peter

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PeterD


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Are the tings that are not working 12 V appliances? If so look for a power supply that supplies them.

It would be helpful if we knew what make model and age your van is. Also, what model fridge do you have?



-- Edited by PeterD on Thursday 12th of May 2022 05:04:12 PM

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bratboy


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As others have said unplug the van and call an electrician .

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rgren2


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I have one of these, helps find live wires.
www.jaycar.com.au/non-contact-ac-voltage-detector/p/QP2268

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You might have a 12v problem. Many appliances need a 12v feed to operate on 240v and gas.



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Most vans use 12v DC from battery for lights. Range hood is probably also 12v. Fridge needs 12v supply to ignite gas. Antenna needs 12v for signal booster. Does anything work on 12v? My guess would be that either the battery is dead flat, there is a supply fuse blown or a "master switch" is turned off. Check the battery charger and battery first.

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Are We Lost


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As thomas said.

Has the battery charger been turned off or failed? Do you have a display that shows battery volts or state of charge?

"The throw out switch in the van doesn't trip either". Please explain.

If there really is a 240 volt problem, don't muck around. Call an electrician.



-- Edited by Are We Lost on Thursday 12th of May 2022 10:39:48 PM

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Try disconnecting things from
Power . Like the range hood, fridge which can get moisture, condensation and trip
RCD / safety switch . Is it the breaker or safety switch ?

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