50 Amp wiring
I just bought a house that has an RV pad. Unfortunately, it is wired for 30 amp service. I need to get an electrician out to convert to 50 amp to support my rig. My question is whether a licensed elec...
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Playtime II wrote:
Heisenberg wrote:
8/3 with ground (copper) would be the right cable for a 50 amp RV outlet.
Wouldn't this depend on the distance from the service panel to the pedestal? A long run would require larger wires.
So much conflicting info on this thread...the poor OP.
I made a mistake typing in the numbers. I should have typed 6/3 with ground. #6 copper is worth 55 amps. It was covered here last year with good diagrams.
