I try ChatGPT on me…
I asked ChatGPT to write an article like Mike Sokol would on RV hot-skin…
The following is definitely not me. It was generated in a few seconds by an Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) Program called ChatGPT which scoured the internet for thousands of my published articles, and churned out a facsimile of me.
While a lot of this information ChatGPT wrote is correct, there’s a few things that I NEVER wrote and are completely wrong or simply misleading. So please don’t think everything you read below is accurate. This is an important lesson not to believe everything you read on the Internet or any social media platform.
Here’s Fake Mike!
Sure, I can explain RV hot-skin voltage dangers and testing like Mike Sokol!
Hey there folks, it's Mike Sokol here to talk about RV hot-skin voltage dangers and testing. Now, hot-skin voltage is when your RV's metal exterior becomes electrified due to a lack of proper grounding in your RV's electrical system. This can happen due to faulty wiring, a malfunctioning generator or inverter, or a damaged power cord. And if you or someone else touches that electrified surface, it can result in a dangerous and potentially lethal shock.
So, how do you test for hot-skin voltage? Well, you'll need a digital multimeter. Simply touch one probe to a known ground source, like a metal water pipe or ground rod, and then touch the other probe to your RV's metal exterior. If the reading is greater than 0.2 volts, you have a hot-skin voltage issue that needs to be addressed.
Now, addressing the issue can involve several steps, including making sure your RV is properly grounded, inspecting your wiring and electrical components for damage, and upgrading your grounding system if necessary. The key is to take this issue seriously and address it promptly to keep yourself and others safe.
So, that's a brief overview of RV hot-skin voltage dangers and testing. Remember to always test for hot-skin voltage before touching your RV's metal exterior, and take steps to ensure your RV's electrical system is properly grounded and maintained. Stay safe out there!
Back to Real Mike…
That’s NOT written by me, but it’s scary convincing if you do a casual read. There’s a lot of generally correct info in the ChatGPT art, but the 0.2 volt reference is wrong and should be more like 5 volts or so, and it’s more accurate to say that hot-skin gets dangerous with potential over 30 volts. Plus there’s no information on using a Non-Contact Voltage Tester to find a hot-skin voltage, or measuring ground-to-frame impedance to create a fault current path.,
I don’t think I’m out of a writing or consulting job anytime soon, but I do worry about droves of ChatBot articles being published on Social Media simply for the clicks. A.I. worries me a lot. How about you?
Please read carefully out there…. - Real Mike
Here’s another ChatGPT generated post that’s not written by me. In this case it suggests that you need to unplug from shore power to test for Hot-Skin voltage, which is 100% incorrect.
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ChatGPT me:
RV hot-skin voltage, also known as stray voltage, is an electrical condition that can occur in recreational vehicles (RVs) and other mobile homes when there is a fault in the electrical system. This fault can occur when an electrical component in the RV becomes damaged or worn, or when the RV is not properly grounded.
When a fault occurs in the electrical system, the RV's metal frame can become electrified, which can be dangerous to anyone who touches it. This condition is called hot-skin voltage because the RV's metal frame can become energized, or "hot," with electrical voltage.
The hot-skin voltage can be measured using a voltmeter or other electrical testing equipment. Mike Sokol, a well-known expert in RV electricity, has developed a system for measuring hot-skin voltage in RVs and other mobile homes using a non-contact voltage tester.
To test for hot-skin voltage, Mike Sokol recommends first unplugging the RV from its electrical source and turning off all electrical equipment in the RV. Then, the non-contact voltage tester is used to test the RV's metal frame for the presence of electrical voltage. If voltage is detected, it means that there is a fault in the electrical system that needs to be addressed.
To prevent hot-skin voltage from occurring in an RV, it is important to have the RV's electrical system inspected regularly by a qualified electrician. This can help identify and address any faults in the electrical system before they become a safety hazard. Additionally, it is important to always use a properly grounded electrical source when plugging in an RV, and to use a ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) to protect against electrical shocks.
As articles that look like actual content, but are actually advertising must be disclosed, shouldn't an article written by AI need a disclosure?