2022 Archive of my RVelectricity Articles
In case you missed something, here's links to everything I've posted in 2022
I’m on track to publish (at least) another 300 RVelectricity articles in 2023. In the meantime here’s what I published in 2022.
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Feedback from a Master Electrician
Campground code violations!
Why I write about electrical safety
The day I accidentally stopped and restarted my own heart!
Winter driving safety
Be prepared to be trapped in a blizzard or road closure
Portable space heater dangers
Don't burn down your house or RV with an electric space heater - it's all about the extension cords
RVelectricity seminars in January!
Yes, I'm back on the road again teaching electrical theory and safety
EV rescue possibility
What to do when your EV runs out of battery power on the road?
RVelectricity Weekly Digest 12/25/22
Here's all my articles that were published the previous week, plus a bonus post
Is there a 30 to 50-amp transformer?
Can you add a transformer to a 30-amp outlet to step it up to 50-amps for an RV?
Daily or weekly digest?
Would any of you prefer a weekly digest of my articles instead of daily emails?
My RV Electrical Safety book
Here’s my book on RV Electrical Safety that’s useful for anyone who wants to learn about electricity
Lithium battery discharge %
Here’s an update to my Battery Bank kWh article yesterday. Yes, most Lithium batteries can be discharged down to 0% SoC without damage
Battery bank deposits and withdrawals
How to think about battery energy storage and usage.
Caffeine University
How much battery power do you need to make a cup of cappuccino?
Wow, BIG response!
Free Zoom webinars and topics for 2023 are getting a LOT of comments and emails!
Topic planning
Tell me what you want to know….
I'm scheduling free online seminars
If you're part of an RV rally or show, here's your chance to book me for a free 1-hour Zoom seminar on RVelectricity!
The big shot at the National Ignition Facility
This is a historic moment for alternative energy at Lawrence Livermore National Labs
No~Shock~Zone on GFCI Theory
Here's my article from 2010 on how GFCI protection works.
Email opt-out?
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Have you had an eBike battery fire?
I'm working on a study of eBike battery fires and explosions.
50 to 30-amp hookup dangers
Is voltage detected in extension cord with a NCVT dangerous?
Replay of video webinar on eRV technology
Tony Barthel from Stressless Camping and I spend an hour discussing the future of eRV technology
Invitation to my e-RV live webinar with Tony Barthel
Tony Barthel and I will discuss the future of Electric RVs on Thursday, Dec 8 from 7pm to 8pm eastern time
This Little Light - A Christmas Story
Here's my favorite radio essay from the great Paul Harvey. And yes, it involves electricity...
Live webcast: The future of e-RV trailers
Tony Barthel (From Stressless Camping) and Mike Sokol discuss e-RV trailers
eBike Poll - Do you have or want one?
Be part of my study on eBike battery fires
Find a DC short circuit without blowing fuses
How to build and use a dim-bulb test to locate a short in your 12-volt DC wires
Hot-Skin voltage during RV storage
Hot-Skin Voltage
Never accept feeling a shock
Simple 30-amp outlet testing
How to test a 30-amp pedestal outlet without using a digital multimeter
Do you need a surge protector at home?
Is residential power any safer than campground power?
Previous subscribers
I’ve had emails from several of you who are paid subscribers to my PayPal “I Like Mike” program.
Surge Protector Types
My video demonstration of how basic and EMS Surge Protectors work
Happy 1 week anniversary to me!
Has it only been a week?
What's all this noise about generators?
Can an extension cord overheat while on a reel?
How many batteries are in a tank of propane?
An energy density comparison....
Charging a Jackery Power Station with CarGenerator
Here's a quick way to charge your Lithium power station when the sun don't shine
Covid Nose and Propane Gas
Yes, I nearly blew up my house…
Introducing SoftStart Home for residential air conditioners
SoftStart for 240-volt systems
I'm relaunching my RVelectricity Newsletter
Including new weekly content on RV electrical usage and safety
Coming soon
RVelectricity by Mike Sokol
My Hughes Autoformer report can be released this year.
And yes, you still have to manage load shedding with a SoftStart controller. It only reduces inrush current, not the running current.
I recall you were testing autoformers. Did you ever publish an article on it?
I recall you testing SoftStart. While SoftStart might enable us to run one 15,000 btu a/c on a "small" generator, a small generator probably can't run a 15,000 btu RV a/c if you also have an inverter drawing 8 AMPS. Not sure people understand the limitations.