Amps For Dummies!!! (Like Me)
I think I may know the answer to this, but just want to help educate myself in case I don't quite understand. If you are plugged into a 30 amp power source - does that mean you cannot draw more tha...
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j2catfish wrote:X-3 and the 80% is for any size breaker even super big ones in industrial use.
X2 - finally someone has stated the design (correct) amp draw. Always plan for the 80% and you will probably have no problems with circuit breakers popping. If this is not sufficient, about the only real solution is to re-engineer the main power to the coach for 50 amp service.
Just my take, your opinion may vary but check with a good/experienced electrician.
Catfishpianotuna wrote:
Hi,
The continuous duty is 80% of 30 amps. i.e. you really only have 24 amps available for constant use.
The fridge draws more like 4 amps not ten.
For brief periods of time (read a second or two) drawing more than what the breaker is rated at will rather rarely trip it.
