Re: [SilverStreak] Electrical question

["Jd Lyall" <news@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Bussiere, Curtis L SFC RES USAR TRADOC wrote:
> I have never totally understood the theories behind the limited supply of 
> 110 power throughout our 74 SS. Why some outlets only work with the transformer 
> switch on and others work with it off. If someone can give me a laymens 
> explanation I would appreciate it.
> My main question is where would it be best / safest to tap into a 110 source? 
> I have installed a new ceramic lined hot water heater and it runs on gas or 
> electric. I can handle the installation of all except the electrical. I have a 
> friend who is an electrician but knows little about campers. I dont think I could 
> find or afford a good camper electrician so I want to direct the guy to the most 
> reliable source for 110 on the SS. Should we go through the transformer or directly 
> through a breaker? 
> 

I put in a gas/electric water heater. The heater goes in about a foot 
from the breaker box. I just tapped into the breaker which runs the air 
conditioner. With 12 gauge romex. Gauge/Guage always looks mis-spelled 
to me. Must be a french spelling.