Electrical hookup Question
Worried about surges, voltage, polarity, etc. I purchased a Electrical management system from camping world. I'm also concerned about theft of this unit so what I would like to do is put it inside my ...
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wolfe10 wrote:Bobbo wrote:
I agree that a bad neutral on a 30 amp system doesn't automatically throw 240v through the RV like a 50 amp does, but there are other problems that can be almost as damaging that hit 30 amp units.
I will restate that-- an open neutral on a 30 amp system can NOT put 240 amps-- not possible.
240 requires TWO hots, a 30 amp has but one.
Unfortunately it CAN happen and DID happen to me. The problem wasn't an 30A open neutral but an open neutral in the 240/120V CG distribution system which feeds the 120V 30A power.
In my case the problem occurred at night and the PI unit shut down the rig power. I couldn't get the plug out fast enough.
Full function power protectors for 30A power are justified IMHO.
