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Comet_Camper
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Jul 10, 2013

wiring 50amp connector to 30amp cable question

I want to connect a 50amp female repair connector to a 3 wire (hot, neutral, ground) 30amp cable. Which lugs do I wire to inside the 50amp connector? (I've used 30amps in my 50amp camper with no pro...
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wittmeba
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Jul 10, 2013
I wouldnt let that out of my sight. Sure as heck someone will get their hands on it and think it is a 50 amp cable and start running 50 amps thru it. It will eventually fry the cable and/or connections even though it is only using 1/2 the potential.

The 30 amp adapter is a better alternative.

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