Sperry Instruments GFI6302 GFCI Outlet / Receptacle Tester, Standard 120V AC Outlets, 7 Visual Indication / Wiring Legend, Home & Professional Use, Yellow & Black

Have you used one of these little circuit testers with the three lights?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000RUL2UU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_QX0iEbHPEPMA4

This will tell you if your outlets are wired correctly.

Yeah a drill and drill bit set I agree is key.

You might also wish you had a 25' tape measure eventually.

Also I recommend getting one of these outlet testers with GFCI test.

You might have a ground problem with the electrical outlets. There is an inexpensive device you can get which will tell you. Available at home repair places and on Amazon of course:

https://www.amazon.com/Sperry-Instruments-GFI6302-Receptacle-Professional/dp/B000RUL2UU/ref=redir_mobile_desktop?ie=UTF8&aaxitk=2Ur9PRXWhlHJLmWEddDNqQ&hsa_cr_id=8041781670501&ref_=sbx_be_s_sparkle_mcd_asin_0

I just clicked on the first one that showed up, there are other brands. These are handy.

too late to ask now, but check your outlets, gfcis especially

https://www.amazon.com/Sperry-Instruments-GFI6302-Receptacle-Professional/dp/B000RUL2UU

all the inspectors do that, and if they find a broke outlet they'll write it as "Have a licensed electrician repair". So you pay $200 for a 2 dollar outlet swap.

they'll take the electrical panel cover off and look for double taps.

Same for drains...'slow' bathtub drain? it'll be "have a licensed plumber rod the drain" so $200 instead of some draino or using a $20 snake

oh...do you have a stove? check that it's anti-tip bracket was installed (pull on the top a little)

if the buyer phrases stuff like 'replace dishwasher', get your lawyer to say repair or replace, etc

Better than a nightlight is one of those electric testers. Like this in addition to showing if the outlet works, it will show if it is wired correctly.

I would get a tester.

get an outlet checker thing so you can see if the electrical is out of date (nothing is grounded) or if their has been diy electrical work done (lots of outlets with reverse polarity or other issues). They are cheap and dead simple to use.

will this work?

More detail please. When running off the battery it's unlikely you would ever get shocked as it's a DC system.

When plugged in at home I'm assuming AC shore power. If the metal is shocking you when you are plugged into AC power you probably have a Hot wire reversed with the ground or Neutral either in the outlet or in the camper.

You can pick up a simple electrical outlet checker (like this one from amazon) at any hardware store to make sure. I suspect you'll get one of the 2 red light condition back if you used this model.

Check the Outlet you are using to power your camper first. That specific outlet may be wired backwards. If that outlet is wired correctly then check the camper.

Edit: Just thought of this - if you are using a cord that completely disconnects from both the trailer and outlet is possible the cord itself is bad. Pretty rare, but its possible. Start at the power source (outlet) and check every connection until you get to the trailer. My bet is the outlet itself is wired wrong (easy mistake to make and most things you plug in will still function fine).

Sadly it could be in the wiring to the outlet not the panel. You can get [cheap testers]https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000RUL2UU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Q5kiFbBBP8W7R) that will plug into and outlet and help you diagnose the issue further.

Do you have any issues supercharging?

Verify no part of your motherboard is shorted to the case - e.g. no screws rolling around under it.
Verify the plugs in your walls actually are grounded.
You can buy a thing at the hardware store if you're not certain.

https://www.amazon.com/Sperry-Instruments-GFI6302-Receptacle-Professional/dp/B000RUL2UU

I am not endorsing this specific unit, just linking as an example. You can probably pick one up at your local hardware store also. Then you can test all the outlets in your house and find out if you have any other ones to worry about!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000RUL2UU/

A real plan would start of with you mapping the circuit breakers. Counter plugs in the kitchen should be by them selves but anyway, get a tester, that's just the first search result, any local hardware store has them. If you must you can just use a lamp but a tester tells you so much more.

Turn off the breaker to your room. Write down the breaker number and go around the house testing what is live and what is dead. Specifically the kitchen. Check every outlet. In a correctly wired modern house, there should be several outlets still live. The fridge should be in one, the counter plugs should be live. Take notes or put some tape over the dead outlets with the breaker number written on it.

When done, turn that breaker back on and turn off another, go find what is now dead. More specifically, for every outlet still live when you had your room breaker off, find out what breaker those outlets are on. Your problem could be as simple as moving a few devices off of your circuit and on to another.

Devices that draw a lot of power is going to be anything with a heating element in it. ie: toaster oven, microwave, toaster, kettle.

Test it with one of these

yes something like this

Are you in the states? How old is your home?

Like others have said this sounds like a grounding issue with your outlet, not a car problem. If your home is older, you might not have grounded outlets and the charger will not work if the GFCI inside is non functional.

One of these would help you diagnose the issue without calling an electrician. If the outlet is ungrounded, it's likely the home's wiring is older two wire instead if today's code requiring three wire independent ground wire.

You might find the cost to upgrade to a level two, 240v, charger is very close to the cost to run a new circuit at 120v. This is assuming the issue is older wiring without a ground wire.

The concept is inherently safe, but I suppose it could be incorrectly done. Its really pretty straightforward, but screwing up 120v wiring can be dangerous.

You can buy little diagnostic giizmos like this:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000RUL2UU?pf_rd_p=3043e749-f4cb-4742-9000-22320ef47901&aaxitk=.4IJTt.CdcgmZ.bpWtLJKQ&hsa_cr_id=5674620650601&ref_=sbx_be_s_sparkle_scm_asin_0

to safely check for issues with your house outlet. You dad probably has one.

Bad earth grounding from your breaker panel to the ground or bad neutral bonding at your breaker panel. Could also be that your PSU isn't grounded properly (use a plug with the round pin, NO ADAPTERS THAT TAKE OUT GROUND PIN)

PLEASE BUY A CIRCUIT TESTER THEY'RE CHEAP AND ALSO TEST GROUNDING/POOR NEUTRAL. IF YOU HAVE BAD GROUNDING/BONDING IT CAN LITERALLY CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL FIRE AND/OR YOUR DEVICES CAN SHOCK TO SERIOUSLY HURT YOU

edit: LINK TO CIRCUIT TESTER

Yep. I am going to be buying a house soon and I bought one on Amazon just for this. It even lets you test the GFCI. It costs about $8.00.

https://www.amazon.com/Sperry-Instruments-GFI6302-Receptacle-Professional/dp/B000RUL2UU/ref=sr_1_5?crid=1P0WHELI4EMIC&keywords=outlet+tester&qid=1583555402&sprefix=outlet+te%2Caps%2C173&sr=8-5

If you only have a two-prong outlet, you do not have a ground.

If you have the 3-hole outlet, then buy a cheap tester to verify your ground connection is functional (and your power strip actually has a ground reference).

Some thing like this device for ~$8.

Get one of these, it will sort you right out.

https://www.amazon.com/Sperry-Instruments-GFI6302-Receptacle-Professional/dp/B000RUL2UU/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=circuit+tester&qid=1608014613&sr=8-3

buzz/hum could just be your phone is too close to pickups, but you could have power tubes checked (it's easier just to replace 12ax7's yourself w/Mullards) also wiring in your house, get one of these

https://www.amazon.com/Sperry-Instruments-GFI6302-Receptacle-Professional/dp/B000RUL2UU/

u/Wizard865 is correct.

To figure out what's wrong - In ONE of the rooms that the outlets don't work in- Unplug everything. Hit breaker, if it pops again, it wasn't anything you unplugged/not that room.

Continue until all rooms are done and everything is unplugged.

If after unplugging everything, the breaker still pops - Call an electrician as it's either the breaker(hopefully) or there is a fault in the wiring. (nail through, mouse ate, etc).

If you're so inclined, and capable, after all the unplugging, you can go pick up a circuit tester and test each outlet.

Yes. That's a pretty good indicator that there is no safety ground (assuming you aren't using a ground lifter).

You can verify this with an inexpensive outlet tester:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000RUL2UU/ref=cm_sw_r_apa_i_JqBTEbPKQHN5Y

Don't press the GFCI button.

Find and outlet that is properly grounded and use that.

Go buy an outlet tester. Sperry Instruments GFI6302 GFCI Outlet / Receptacle Tester, Standard 120V AC Outlets, 7 Visual Indication / Wiring Legend, Home & Professional Use, Yellow & Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000RUL2UU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_C9rIFbEK5CFKZ

Sounds to me like you have some kind of underlying electrical problem. That's why the GFCI's glow red, that's why your APC is unhappy.

You should get an electrician to check this out. However if you want a quick way to troubleshoot, buy an outlet tester for $8. These are also available at your local hardware store or big box home improvement store.

I suggest don't just ignore it- red light on the GFCI means the circuit isn't properly protected, and red light on the APC can mean the same thing. There could be an unsafe situation in your wiring that you want to get fixed.

You can get an outlet tester from any hardware store or Amazon. Sperry Instruments GFI6302 GFCI Outlet / Receptacle Tester, Standard 120V AC Outlets, 7 Visual Indication / Wiring Legend, Home & Professional Use, Yellow & Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000RUL2UU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_xfcMFbGQ5HKE9

I'm pretty sure it's a scam. For some types of amplifiers, a power conditioner might make a tiny difference, but I don't think the power outlet will make any difference.

However, properly grounded outlets will make a difference over ungrounded. Even if you already have 3-prong outlets, it's worth checking if they're actually grounded using a device like this one.

What you are describing is a standard outlet. It should have 3 wire...ground/neutral and power. You should be ok. Get one of these to make sure! Great investment!

Sperry Instruments GFI6302 GFCI Outlet / Receptacle Tester, Standard 120V AC Outlets, 7 Visual Indication / Wiring Legend, Home & Professional Use, Yellow & Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000RUL2UU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_WHaVEb35X0YFK

you can buy a tester from a hardware store that also tests if the GFCI is working. $7.99 https://www.amazon.com/Sperry-Instruments-GFI6302-Receptacle-Professional/dp/B000RUL2UU/ref=pd_lpo_60_t_0/144-3051219-1595938?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B000RUL2UU&pd_rd_r=0d1cef4a-d85b-4d17-a62a-2ce0fdc1d6cf&pd_rd_w=mZjBZ&pd_rd_wg=4WJS9&pf_rd_p=7b36d496-f366-4631-94d3-61b87b52511b&pf_rd_r=Q00AQ007RJDAXCTGC0JZ&psc=1&refRID=Q00AQ007RJDAXCTGC0JZ

I have a mic arm, but when I was testing I plugged it directly into my laptop and held it.

Does this look good? https://www.amazon.com/Sperry-Instruments-GFI6302-Receptacle-Professional/dp/B000RUL2UU/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=electrical+outlet+tester&qid=1586559379&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFXMEJJV0I3MEdXR0kmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTEwMjgyMjExSlpPOTlCNExNNjNPJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA5OTkwOTYzT0czN0VIWE1XRTFMJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

That is unfortunate, sorry to hear. I don't know your situation there of course, so just in case, I want to mention that a surge protector cannot function properly unless there is grounding.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000RUL2UU/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_2.edFbN9FF82B

The little device linked above (or an equivalent just like it) can be picked up at any lowes or homedepot and probably walmart as well, if you prefer going to the store. It will show you the status of your outlet.

Are they sleeved/covered? Is any bare metal exposed from the wires that might be touching the case?

I would get yourself an outlet tester and make sure your outlets are properly grounded:

https://www.amazon.com/Sperry-Instruments-GFI6302-Receptacle-Professional/dp/B000RUL2UU/

Sounds like Line and Neutral or ground may be swapped. If you are in the US an outlet tester is a great investment for this an all in the future.

https://www.amazon.com/Sperry-Instruments-GFI6302-Receptacle-Professional/dp/B000RUL2UU/ref=sr_1_5?crid=31TNMCG1UV1GS&dchild=1&keywords=outlet+tester&qid=1603565328&sprefix=outlet+%2Caps%2C143&sr=8-5

Did the companies that did the cleaning do any electrical work?

I recently had the car size 12volt air compressors cable break. After winding and unwinding it a bunch of times the cord broke.

If I was in your position I would test the outlet with an outlet tester like this https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000RUL2UU/ or a small amp cheap device like a night light.

get something like this:

https://www.amazon.com/Sperry-Instruments-GFI6302-Receptacle-Professional/dp/B000RUL2UU/

It'll tell you if the hot & neutral are reversed.

Check that the bathroom isn't on a GFCI breaker and as other users said it could be fed by an upstream GFCI. Grab an outlet tester https://www.amazon.com/Sperry-Instruments-GFI6302-Receptacle-Professional/dp/B000RUL2UU/

Having one of these in the toolbox isn't a bad compliment to your multi-meter especially if you have thing there might be multiple questionable outlets in your house. My college roommate's house was built in the 50s and went through a few remodels where outlets were not as they appeared.
https://www.amazon.com/Sperry-Instruments-GFI6302-Receptacle-Professional/dp/B000RUL2UU

A wrist strap is cheap, but you need to ground it.

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=ESD+Wrist+Strap&_sop=15

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071J61CSV/ (connect ESD to ground pin on wall outlet)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000RUL2UU/ (test your wall outlet to ensure it's wired correctly)

https://old.reddit.com/r/PrintedCircuitBoard/wiki/tools (above links from my list)

Better safe than sorry for sure.

Personally, if the outlet boxes are metal, I'd try the adapter. Also, get an outlet tester. Even proper looking outlets can be wired wrong and cause problems.

https://www.amazon.com/JACKYLED-Listed-Grounding-Adapter-4-pack/dp/B071FFHQNC

https://www.amazon.com/Sperry-Instruments-GFI6302-Receptacle-Professional/dp/B000RUL2UU