On 6/10/2013 7:28 PM, Eisboch wrote:
I was going through some storage boxes and came across a Hughes 30 amp
"Autoformer" that I used for about 3 months when we had the motorhome in
Florida. For those not familiar with these, it automatically boosts
the voltage supplied to your camper, trailer or other RV by 10% whenever
commercial power drops below 117 volts. It protects the electrical
system and appliances like microwaves and air conditioning units from
damage due to brown outs and voltage drops commonly found at commercial
campsites. When the commercial power rises above 118 volts, the unit
automatically detects it and removes the 10 percent voltage boost. It
also protects against voltage spikes and detects open grounds.

I held onto it because I thought it might be useful someday for a boat
slip, but I really don't need it anymore and decided to stick it on
eBay. This is the single stage version (10 percent boost) that
currently sells new for about $389. There is a newer version (3 stage)
that has multiple boost levels and sells for just under $500. Frankly, I
don't know why you'd need multiple boosts because the single stage does
the job just fine.

Anyway, I put it on eBay with an opening bid of $175 plus $50 for
shipping. If any of you rec.boats types want it, I'll sell it to you
for $100 plus the $50 for shipping (unless you want to pick it up).
Also ... I'll only ship to US CONUS addresses. Sorry Canada.

If interested, don't delay. Once a bid is submitted on eBay, I am
obligated to sell it there. If someone wants it here and lets me know
before any bids are submitted on eBay, I will end the auction early.
Here's the eBay listing:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/281120008580?item=281120008580&viewitem=&sspagenam e=ADME:L:LCA:MOTORS:1123&vxp=mtr


I'd love to have it if it was 50A. The price is right.