electrical question about my second ac
We just had a second ac installed on our 30 amp crusader and I dont know what cord to use. Its a 20A with a straight blade coming out of the camper. Can I use a 15 amp heavy duty cord with a 20A end, ...
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Swamp Man wrote:
If you have a twenty amp outlet, I would use a cord rated for 20 amps. Use of a smaller (less amp rated cord) is asking for trouble. The NEC (National Electrical Code) does not allow you to use wire related for less amps than the breaker it is attached to. If the installer used a 20 amp outlet, there is a reason.
That code does not apply to the cord that connects to the outlet. It's for the wiring between the breaker and an appliance or outlet.
