Electrical Issue 30 vs 50 Amps
Hey All!!! I have a Newmar 4018 with 50 AMP service. Just got back from a weekend where the pole was 30AMP only. I have one of those (2) 30 AMP male to (1) 50 AMP female splitter. The coach wo...
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It's not equivalent. It connects to the hots on 2 circuits. It then connects (shorts if you like) the 2 grounds on the 2 circuits. It also connects the 2 neutrals on the 2 circuits. You may get 2 120V legs with no 240V or you may get 2 120V circuits with 240V. If a house was wired this way it would be in violation of codes for good reasons. It is now possible to overload the common ground or the common neutral because a parallel circuit has been created.
Some CGs will not allow the cheater cord as it's known.
I'll look and see if I can find some some of my prior posted knowledge on this subject.
Some CGs will not allow the cheater cord as it's known.
I'll look and see if I can find some some of my prior posted knowledge on this subject.
