50 to 30 amp question
When you have to connect your 50 amp rig to 30 amp service, it is my understanding that after inserting the adaptor, you then connect the 50 amp surge protector, and plug your electrical cord from the...
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ChopperBill wrote:
Why would anyone go from 50 amp pedistal to a 30 amp cord, unless there is only 50 available and no 30. Which I have never seen, the other way around I see all the time. Unless you are at a home wired situation. Which my buddy did not knowing his welder plug in wasn't the correct thing to do.
Agree. Unfortunately there is a very large and popular park near us that "upgraded" some sites to 50 amp. And that's all at the pedestal; a 50A plug. No 120/15A AND no breaker. They clamped a 50/30 Camco adapter to the post so 30A rvs can hookup. There is a locked panel for the row some where in the bushes. Terrible setup.
Our 50A plug caught fire last time there, probably a result of loose contacts. We tried to find the panel to cut power but were unable because the breakers weren't even labeled. I was able to quickly unplug our cord.
