I have a 50 amp plug that I use for my MH. It's run from a breaker box and an decated 50 amp breaker used only for the RV. I want to replace the plug with an on off switch and plug like you see at RV parks. My question is do I have to have another 50 amp tied into the new plug and switch? Or do they have just on off switches that will work?ThanksSkipg

Never seen a 50 switch in a pedestal. They are all breakers.I would just install a 50A breaker at the pedestal. If your concerned about the breakers longevity then get one that's "switch rated".But as long as your not switching it with large loads attached a common breaker will do fine.

ScottG wrote:Never seen a 50 switch in a pedestal. They are all breakers.I would just install a 50A breaker at the pedestal. If your concerned about the breakers longevity then get one that's "switch rated".But as long as your not switching it with large loads attached a common breaker will do fine.X2

Hi,If you wanted a disconnect at the receptacle area, you should have someone install a 60 amp 240 volt disconnect switch. One with a external handle is what I would recommend, so that it is easy to turn on and off. It will be harder to turn on and off than a light switch, but still be OK, because the handle is so long. HomeDepot Good luck,Fred.

Breaker sized switches are common as well, for service disconnect. I agree the large ones will last forever though.

ScottG wrote: . If your concerned about the breakers longevity then get one that's "switch rated".But as long as your not switching it with large loads attached a common breaker will do fine.yep, not like in a campground where it might be switched on and off daily. the one to my dock gets turned on/off once a month and it has lasted for 15 years.bumpy

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Golden_HVAC
Explorer
Nov 15, 2014
Hi,

If you wanted a disconnect at the receptacle area, you should have someone install a 60 amp 240 volt disconnect switch. One with a external handle is what I would recommend, so that it is easy to turn on and off. It will be harder to turn on and off than a light switch, but still be OK, because the handle is so long.

HomeDepot

Good luck,

Fred.
Old-Biscuit
Explorer III
Nov 15, 2014
ScottG wrote:
Never seen a 50 switch in a pedestal. They are all breakers.
I would just install a 50A breaker at the pedestal. If your concerned about the breakers longevity then get one that's "switch rated".
But as long as your not switching it with large loads attached a common breaker will do fine.

X2
ScottG
Nomad
Nov 15, 2014
Never seen a 50 switch in a pedestal. They are all breakers.
I would just install a 50A breaker at the pedestal. If your concerned about the breakers longevity then get one that's "switch rated".
But as long as your not switching it with large loads attached a common breaker will do fine.

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