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jeepman71
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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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ken_white
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Sep 26, 2013
smkettner wrote:
Only the main utility service meter panel and distribution should have a neutral ground bond.
Neutral and ground need to be kept separated in all subpanels including all RV panels.


Good advice, do not mix the two wires.

The neutral/return wire carries current while the ground wire is for safety and signal integrity (noise reduction) for connected equipment.

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