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 I wonder if the extra current will cause problems.
I have one of these dogbones that I bought for $8. The description says, "Connects a 30 amp RV power cord to a 15 amp shore power box, outlet, or generator with 15-20 amp duplex receptacle." But I think they are only saying it will physically fit, not that it is electrically rated.
30 Amp Female to 15 Amp Male RV Pigtail Power Adapter
The title on this item says it is rated at 20A but the picture clearly shows that it's only rated at 15A. Maybe Home Depot is mistaken, or maybe a 15A adapter can be safely used for 20A?
PowerFit 20A 120-Volt to 30A RV Outlet Adapter
I found this item which is clearly rated for 20A; It even has the 20A sideways blade. But it costs $33. I'd rather not have to buy another RV thingamabob if I don't have to, or if there is a $10 solution.
Conntek RV Generator Adapter with 20 Amp Straight Blade Male 5-20P Plug To RV 30 Amp Female Connector
Here's an inexpensive adapter. The description claims either 15 or 20A. The model name is AD3020 which to me implies 30A to 20A. But like the Home Depot item you can see it is stamped with a 15A rating.
RV ADAPTER AD3020
The same item is available on Amazon, where only 15A is listed.
Is my only option the $33 unit or can my 15A dogbone be safely used with a 20A load?
I have one of these dogbones that I bought for $8. The description says, "Connects a 30 amp RV power cord to a 15 amp shore power box, outlet, or generator with 15-20 amp duplex receptacle." But I think they are only saying it will physically fit, not that it is electrically rated.
30 Amp Female to 15 Amp Male RV Pigtail Power Adapter
The title on this item says it is rated at 20A but the picture clearly shows that it's only rated at 15A. Maybe Home Depot is mistaken, or maybe a 15A adapter can be safely used for 20A?
PowerFit 20A 120-Volt to 30A RV Outlet Adapter
I found this item which is clearly rated for 20A; It even has the 20A sideways blade. But it costs $33. I'd rather not have to buy another RV thingamabob if I don't have to, or if there is a $10 solution.
Conntek RV Generator Adapter with 20 Amp Straight Blade Male 5-20P Plug To RV 30 Amp Female Connector
Here's an inexpensive adapter. The description claims either 15 or 20A. The model name is AD3020 which to me implies 30A to 20A. But like the Home Depot item you can see it is stamped with a 15A rating.
RV ADAPTER AD3020
The same item is available on Amazon, where only 15A is listed.
Is my only option the $33 unit or can my 15A dogbone be safely used with a 20A load?
