wnjj
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Bobbo wrote:Our confusion stems from this quote:
pianotuna wrote:Even though I've a 30 amp service I chose to create a "break out" box.
When, in fact, you have a 50 amp service and you are plugging in a breakout box with a 30 amp and multiple 20 amp outlets.
While probably not the correct terminology, I read it to mean the RV has a 30A service input (I.e. shore power cord), likely because it’s the only thing that made the rest of the comments make sense.
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Bobbo
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wnjj wrote:Bobbo wrote:Our confusion stems from this quote:
pianotuna wrote:Even though I've a 30 amp service I chose to create a "break out" box.
When, in fact, you have a 50 amp service and you are plugging in a breakout box with a 30 amp and multiple 20 amp outlets.
While probably not the correct terminology, I read it to mean the RV has a 30A service input (I.e. shore power cord), likely because it’s the only thing that made the rest of the comments make sense.
True. But, the accepted terminology is for the term "service" to refer to the receptacle. It is the receptacle that is providing the "service." Hence, the confusion. A 30 amp service does not have 2 legs.
Bobbo and Lin
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AllegroD
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pianotuna wrote:Wire and install a 50 amp. Use a 50 to 30 dog bone.
+1 more for this. Simple, flexible and most cost effective.
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longislandcamper
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Thanks everyone. Just had a new 50a receptacle put in at the back side of the house this morning. I think that’s the right decision for our needs.
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wa8yxm
Davison Michigan (East of Flint)
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longislandcamper wrote:Thanks everyone. Just had a new 50a receptacle put in at the back side of the house this morning. I think that’s the right decision for our needs.
Good choice.. RV's come in 3 power feeds
Some very small trailers w/o AC 15/20 amp
Larger units with A/C 30 amp
And 50 amp
That unit with the proper adapter can feed ... all the above.
Home was where I park it. but alas the.
2005 Damon Intruder 377 Alas declared a total loss
after a semi "nicked" it. Still have the radios
Kenwood TS-2000, ICOM ID-5100, ID-51A+2, ID-880 REF030C most times
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