Advantium Quit Working

[Webz]

DW turned on the microwave and it ran for 3 or 4 seconds then went dead. Checked the CB and it had not tripped. Turned off the CB and went to unplug the Advantium. Very difficult to unplug. Looking at the plug I saw why.
Replaced it with a GFIC receptacle.
Took the old receptacle apart and found a loose wire. The attachment of the wires consisted of V shaped connectors. All you have to do is push an insulated wire into the V and it cuts the insulation and makes a connection. I'm guessing one worked loose over time.

 

[Kevin D Pem]

The idea is push a stripped wire in the hole.

 

[Webz]

The original receptacle is not like any I've seen. Doesn't have the holes I think you are referring to. I should have taken a picture. The back of the receptacle comes off.

 

[RKins]

Did the microwave work after this?

 

[Webz]

Yes it works fine. The plug was not melted. The blades were discolored. I buffed the blades. It appeared the "short" was inside the receptacle.

 

[Rich W.]

Thats the high quality electrical stuff they used in RVs. You’d never see that garbage in residential construction that gets inspected. I guess RIVA standards are quite low.

 

[Webz]

I agree RIVA standards are low. The 3rd thing I did when we got the coach was to install water shutoff valves under all 4 sinks.
I'm not a big fan of the Oasis exhaust coming out under the FWS either. Haven't smelled any exhaust when using the burner.