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happycamper002
Oct 23, 2016Explorer
What Old-Biscuit is saying, is:
Even though the pedestal provides 240 volt at the 50 Amp plug, the two (240 volt) legs are not used (simultaneously) for appliances that are made for 240 volt operation (unless you are driving a huge Prevost) to run an electric range, electric dryer or huge 4 ton A/C.
As soon as the 50A power enters the RV, it is split into two branches that power two separate buses in the load center.
This is made to balance the load between the two legs when the system is loaded to full capacity.
Utility providers requires this to protect their equipment.
Even though the pedestal provides 240 volt at the 50 Amp plug, the two (240 volt) legs are not used (simultaneously) for appliances that are made for 240 volt operation (unless you are driving a huge Prevost) to run an electric range, electric dryer or huge 4 ton A/C.
As soon as the 50A power enters the RV, it is split into two branches that power two separate buses in the load center.
This is made to balance the load between the two legs when the system is loaded to full capacity.
Utility providers requires this to protect their equipment.
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