Safe to run 20A through a 15A adapter?
Can a 20A load be safely run through a 15A adapter? I want to be able to run our A/C off my 120V x 20A 3000W generator without a meltdown, and I know a 15A plug will physically fit in the socket, but ...
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Ok so I think nearly everyone agrees, my 30A - 15A dogbone should not be used for a 20A load such as A/C startup.
But here's the good news. Just found this, for $9.38:
CESMAD3020 30-20A 120V RV Plug Adaptor
Description says, "Allows a 15A or 20A receptacle to accept a 30A TT-30 plug
30 Amp, 120 Volts Adapts to 20 Amp, 120 Volts" And Bingo was his name-oh.
But here's the good news. Just found this, for $9.38:
CESMAD3020 30-20A 120V RV Plug Adaptor
Description says, "Allows a 15A or 20A receptacle to accept a 30A TT-30 plug
30 Amp, 120 Volts Adapts to 20 Amp, 120 Volts" And Bingo was his name-oh.
