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jeepman71
Explorer
Jun 05, 2013

What happens if you plug a 50 Amp RV into 22V welder plug

I am currious, if my rv were a 50amp system and I plug into a 220V welder or dryer outlet what will I find? What different circuits or equipment would likely be damaged? Let's assume that this rv i...
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time2roll
Nomad
Sep 25, 2013
sdetweil wrote:
I have run a proper 6/3 with ground 50amp, 110v service line now, but given the problems, I am waiting for a circuit tester/surge suppressor to arrive to validate the circuit. (this tester will go with me from now on as I hear a lot about power pedestal issues).

If you attached to the proper double breaker there will be 240v between the hot leads. Your RV does not use the 240v but it must be wired this way to avoid overcurrent in the neutral.

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