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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dougrainer wrote:Gau 8 wrote:dougrainer wrote:
As a fellow Texan, Licensed in Texas does NOT mean anything when involving Electricians. Just ask him a simple question.
Is a 50 amp RV service 220 volts? If he answers YES, then do not hire him. . Doug
A 50 amp service has 220 available if it is needed. All depends on how you use the legs. But you know that.
Eddie
The point being is, There is NO REASON to use any part of the legs on 50 amp RV service other than to supply 2 out of phase 120 legs to the Circuit panel. 220 and 240 have no bearing to the OP. You state 220/240 and people get confused. Technically, you are correct, but in layman's terms you confuse people. Doug
Have you ever admitted being wrong? The point is that there is 220 available. Some high end coaches use it. Cant help it if the truth is confusing. There is 220 available just like in your house.
Eddie
