Upgrading from 30 amp to 50 amp service
Found a easy way to upgrade from 30 amp to 50 amp service. 1. Plug in to the standard 30 amp plug 2. Plug a heavy duty 110 extension cord to the 20 amp service on the pedestal. 3. Run extension co...
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Bill,
I believe he has a 50A shore cord feeding a new 120/240V panel. This panel has a 30A CB feeding the original rig panel and a new 20A CB for whatever. The new panel has the capability of more CBs as desired and hence up to 12KW. This setup provides more power when connected to a 50A pedestal.
But when using a 30A pedestal it doesn't provide the 30+20 (6KW) capability of a second cord.
I believe he has a 50A shore cord feeding a new 120/240V panel. This panel has a 30A CB feeding the original rig panel and a new 20A CB for whatever. The new panel has the capability of more CBs as desired and hence up to 12KW. This setup provides more power when connected to a 50A pedestal.
But when using a 30A pedestal it doesn't provide the 30+20 (6KW) capability of a second cord.
