Dedicated 15A Outlet
We wanted a dedicated 15A outlet for hairdryer, space heater, etc. I wanted a circuit breaker inside so I would not have to go outside. Parts:
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RoyB wrote:This is why these forums are great - sharing ideas. I had never considered using the 15A pedestal circuits before to not overload the 30A circuit. I added 4 15A outlets, 2 on each side of our trailer and changed a single 15A breaker to a double to put them on. The first in sequence is a GFCI and all are in weatherproof boxes with waterproof conduit. When we can we try to cook outside with electric, especially bacon. I like having the outlets all around outside if I need to use a drill, tire pump, polisher, etc. I can add a 15A extension cord alongside the 30A cord, plug the 15A cord into a new box with a 15A male socket and go thru an On-On switch to select the source for the outside outlets - 15A breaker or pedestal breaker.
I always carry a couple of Extension cords with us on trips and plug into 15A/20A pedestal circuits to run our electric heaters or other high wattage things.
It is neat to have these so we don't over load the 30A Pedestal Breakers at times... Roy Ken
