50 amp outlet
Going to my son's and he has had a 50 amp plug put in for us. I am a little concerned about whether he has attached it to a 220 line or 110. The breaker has two 50 switches. Can't afford to fry my 5th...
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KD4UPL wrote:Good advice.
A 50A RV outlet is supposed to be on a double pole breaker. It does have 240v available if wired properly. I would absolutely check to see that it is wired properly before plugging in. I always carry a volt meter with me and check every outlet I ever plug an RV into.
Seems doubtful that the OP has the knowledge to safely probe AC voltage as others have suggested. But there are plug in devices that can be used. Even a 50/20 adapter and 3 light household tester provides a basic test of a 50A plug. ie 3 of the 4 wires are correct.
A year after I installed the PI HW50C I stopped checking pedestal plugs as the HW50C won't connect if there is a issue and disconnects if one occurs later.
