50 amp in a 30
If I plug into 30 amp service at the RV Park, what can I run. Obviously, I wouldn't attempt to run both a/c's, but if I can get by with one, the park would be convenient for us. Thanks.
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valhalla360 wrote:BB_TX wrote:
Trial and error. One AC, water heater on gas, limit other high amp devices. If you trip the park 30 amp breaker, no harm done. Just remember what you did and don’t do it again.
Only do this if you check the amperage draw.
30amp is a nominal rating and implies the peak load. Continuous loads are limited to 80% (24amps) per the ratings...and that assumes the park system isn't' wonky.
If you run continuous at or near 30amp and manage not to blow the breaker, you can burn things up and while rare, possibly start a fire.
This is something to watch!
We had a bad 50 amp breaker at a site and ran on the 30 amp for about a day in cold weather before it could be replaced. At the time thought the furnace fan was bad so used a space heater and the fireplace heat to stay warm. We destroyed a poor 50 to 30 amp dog bone! We were drawing about 26 to 28 amps with both heating units running.
