Running a 50amp line to plug into
I recently got rid of a hot tub on my deck that saw no use. I have a 50 amp breaker for it in my panel. I checked the two hot legs at disconnect were hot tub was and have 240v,120v from each hot to g...
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Mike,
I've been reading this over the course of the last couple of days, so this might have been addressed, but I don't remember.
Personally, I WOULD NOT want GFCI protection on my 50A motorhome outlet, and here's why.
When we're home during vacation season, we might go several days, even several weeks, without stepping into the motorhome. We keep the refrigerator on during these times so we don't have to empty it completely and so it's basically ready to go without much prep IF we get a chance to sneak away for a day or two. GFCI's have a way of tripping, sometimes just 'cause they're getting old and finicky, sometimes 'cause a bit of moisture formed somewhere which doesn't really cause a hazard, but does trip the GFCI. If the power cuts off to the moho, the refer would shut off and we could have a mess on our hands if we didn't catch it in time. We (as of this Spring) have a residential refrigerator in our motorhome, but even with the previous electric/gas unit, you needed 12V for it to work, though it would last a bit longer until the batteries died.
Anyway, my point being, is I'd remove the GFCI breaker and replace with a standard 50A unit. Your electrician might even swap you even with one he has in his parts inventory, as the GFCI units are pretty pricey.
My $0.02, but something to think about.
Good Luck,
~Rick
I've been reading this over the course of the last couple of days, so this might have been addressed, but I don't remember.
Personally, I WOULD NOT want GFCI protection on my 50A motorhome outlet, and here's why.
When we're home during vacation season, we might go several days, even several weeks, without stepping into the motorhome. We keep the refrigerator on during these times so we don't have to empty it completely and so it's basically ready to go without much prep IF we get a chance to sneak away for a day or two. GFCI's have a way of tripping, sometimes just 'cause they're getting old and finicky, sometimes 'cause a bit of moisture formed somewhere which doesn't really cause a hazard, but does trip the GFCI. If the power cuts off to the moho, the refer would shut off and we could have a mess on our hands if we didn't catch it in time. We (as of this Spring) have a residential refrigerator in our motorhome, but even with the previous electric/gas unit, you needed 12V for it to work, though it would last a bit longer until the batteries died.
Anyway, my point being, is I'd remove the GFCI breaker and replace with a standard 50A unit. Your electrician might even swap you even with one he has in his parts inventory, as the GFCI units are pretty pricey.
My $0.02, but something to think about.
Good Luck,
~Rick
