Progressive ems hardwired "HUM"

[TURBS]

In speaking with a progressive industries tech today about my 30 amp hardwired ems, I asked him about a hum some people have commented or complained about.

He said that's a "60 hertz" hum and can be almost totally eliminated by installing rubber washers under the four mounting points of the case which he recommended if your unit hums or not as the unit should have air space under it to keep it cooler but not necessary if unit cannot be raised off the floor.

Just an fyi.

TURBS
08 duramax tuned n modded
2015 columbus 320RS
2015 camping "30 nights"

[aceinspp]

Good tip. Do you ever work? Later RJD

[Iwannacamp]

I thought of this too. Mine hums too...I just blamed it on being mounted on cardboard...I mean an interior wall. Thanks


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[Ramblin Recks]

Yes, I used rubber grommets for the "feet" when I secured it to the floor.

[TURBS]

Originally Posted by aceinspp

Good tip. Do you ever work? Later RJD

No.

TURBS
08 duramax tuned n modded
2015 columbus 320RS
2015 camping "30 nights"

[TURBS]

Gentlemen suggested 1/2" thick rubber spacers.

TURBS
08 duramax tuned n modded
2015 columbus 320RS
2015 camping "30 nights"

[Mtelkman]

Thanks for giving me another project. (sarcasm)

[TURBS]

"Sarcasm" dually noted!

TURBS
08 duramax tuned n modded
2015 columbus 320RS
2015 camping "30 nights"

[Evereddie]

On the EMS unit and my water pump I use rubber washers under the feet and under the screw head. I make the hole on the feet bigger so that the screw going through the feet does not touch the sides of the hole in the feet This gives total isolation and the noise transference goes WAY down. If you don't use rubber under the screw head the screw will touch the unit case and still transfer noise to the trailer.

There are fancy grommets you can buy that will take care of both sides of a foot. Something like this: http://www.armadarubber.com/isolation.html

Maybe as an option Progressive Industries could offer rubber isolators in the feet as an option.

[Ashley]

Originally Posted by TURBS

In speaking with a progressive industries tech today about my 30 amp hardwired ems, I asked him about a hum some people have commented or complained about.

He said that's a "60 hertz" hum and can be almost totally eliminated by installing rubber washers under the four mounting points of the case which he recommended if your unit hums or not as the unit should have air space under it to keep it cooler but not necessary if unit cannot be raised off the floor.

Just an fyi.

TURBS
08 duramax tuned n modded
2015 columbus 320RS
2015 camping "30 nights"

A while back I was one of the people who had asked you about it through a private message. I had just installed mine and it was humming like crazy. I called Progressive and the tech told me it was most likely due to the contacts in the contactor not making one hundred percent connection due to the cosmoline protectant they utilize during manufacturing to prevent corrosion before use. He told me to turn on as many loads as I could in the RV, then cycle my breaker at my power post panel numerous times allowing the contactor to actuate and each time it did so the heat from the arc would burn off the excess cosmoline and resolve the problem. He was correct in my situation, as after about a dozen times the hum was gone.

I could feel the vibration so strong before that it was traveling down the romex wire several feet that came out of the EMS and went to the power convertor. I had even installed extra wiring hold downs and tried the rubber under the mounting area of the EMS.

This may not be everyone's issue, but on new installations where the unit has not cycled off and on some it may very well be. Just wanted to pass along my personal experience in hopes it will help someone down the road.

[TURBS]

I've never heard mine hum, which is why I asked the tech.
I'm more informed now to!

TURBS
08 duramax tuned n modded
2015 columbus 320RS
2015 camping "30 nights"

[B and B]

The armature in the relay is what is buzzing actually. If the contacts where buzzing there would be sparks and smoke.

[prairiecamper]

Originally Posted by Ramblin Recks

Yes, I used rubber grommets for the "feet" when I secured it to the floor.

Did it stop the hum?

[Ashley]

Originally Posted by B and B

The armature in the relay is what is buzzing actually. If the contacts where buzzing there would be sparks and smoke.

Just relaying exactly what the tech told me and what worked for me. I see your point though, and maybe I didn't get into enough technical detail to describe the issue from an electrical engineers stand point. But, my hum was gone, my unit has worked flawlessly and I had hopes of assisting someone else if they had the same issue as I.

[MilCop4523]

lol mine doesn't hum but it has hawed.
(insert duck my head here - cause DW just read this and went to slap me)

good to know that the air under it keeps it cool.

[Paulie1138]

The REAL reason for it to hum?

It does not know the words!

[OldCoot]

Originally Posted by aceinspp

Good tip. Do you ever work? Later RJD

According to a very reliable source, he goes to a "place where other people work."

[Harkerr]

Better if use softer rubber. Need 2 per screw. One on each side of screw.

[TURBS]

I have to wonder......
Is this happening with 30 or 50 amp units?

I had a 30 and never heard a hum.

TURBS
08 duramax tuned n modded
2015 columbus 320RS
2015 camping "30 nights"

[RSchleder]

I have the 50 amp installed in my TT and have never heard any hum at all.