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OUT OF THE WATER, UNIQUE CORDSET DELIVERS SAFE POWER

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  Owners with a SmartPlug onboard their boat typically use pedestal power for electricity in its slip. But when it’s out of the water, they can rely on the 15A 120V Dual Configuration Cordset from SmartPlug Systems. The 30A connector plugs into the boat and the other end into a standard 15A three-prong wall outlet. Made in the USA, it’s the perfect solution for long-term storage, running lights, and low-amperage equipment, as well as recharging electric inboard and outboard battery systems. Like all SmartPlug products, the 15A 120V Dual Configuration Cordset is designed for safety and ease of use. It provides over 27 times the metal-to-metal contact for reduced electrical resistance and potential for overheating—important considerations when the boat is unobserved in a boatyard or on a driveway. Unlike a traditional shore power connector that has L-blades and threaded rings to align, the SmartPlug is easier to use. It pushes straight in and locks in place. Because

How to Prepare Your RV for Winter

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  As the days shorten and the weather gets cooler and cooler, RV owners from all over are making plans for their RVs. It’s not too late to prepare your RV for the winter season. In this article, we’ll explain what to do if you’re planning to winterize your RV for storage or travel in your RV during the winter months.   While most summer campers are busy winterizing their vehicles, snowbirds are focused more on checks and maintenance to prepare for their winter destination adventures. How you prepare your vehicle for winter will depend on what kind of RV’er you are. Winterizing an RV Plenty of RV owners look to winterize their vehicles as soon as the summer ends in preparation for the upcoming cold months. Unless you live somewhere with a mild climate or a heated storage facility, winterization is a must, especially if you don’t plan on traveling during the winter season. Below are a few basic steps you should take to prepare your R.V. for winter. Clean livin

What Our Customers are Saying | Captain Mike

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  At SmartPlug, we are dedicated to providing exceptional customer service. Happy customers are our #1 priority and we love it when they take to social media to share their experience! Check out this Facebook review from another satisfied SmartPlug customer: “ The warranty parts you sent arrived yesterday. Fantastic job by both SmartPlug and the USPS. I have completed the replacement of both plugs to my cords. Your instructional video and the instructions included with the plugs made the installation a snap. I have enclosed a photo of the completed installation. Both plugs are working perfectly. I wanted to thank you again for your exceptional customer service. I am a firm believer in your SmartPlug technology and the safety it provides my boat.  Several years ago I almost had a fire on my boat which was caused by the original installed boat plug. A friend of mine recommended your products and I saw the benefit of using a SmartPlug cord set. You can rest assured that you

SHORE POWER SOLUTION GIVES SAVVY BOATBUILDERS AN EDGE

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  Smart OEMs are constantly looking for products and features that provide them with a competitive edge and encourage sales of boats. The shore power solution from SmartPlug Systems is available in 30A 125V or 50A 125/250V. These plug-and-play components have a great cost-benefit ratio for both production and custom boatbuilders, as well as for equipment manufacturers using electrical connection components. This is a perfect standard or optional upgrade to any vessel. Especially for new boat buyers, shore power equipment can be intimidating. The SmartPlug is a safer, simpler, and more secure solution than traditional twist-type L5-30 AC connectors. Even experienced owners instantly see the benefits of the unique system. The SmartPlug has a pin and clip design that provides over 27 times more metal-to-metal contact to lessen electrical resistance and overheating. This not only makes it safer than other designs, but it reduces the chances of electrical system overload. Because the I