Water-Bug wrote:
Cummins12V98 wrote:
Bumpyroad wrote:
Lantley wrote:
Installing a Frankenstein 1/2 done 50 amp circuit is creating a problem for someone down the road.
as Ronald Reagan said once, "there you go again". why is this a frankenstein installation and what "problem" would dual 30s vs dual 50s give down the road. Of course who gives a rats patutti about the next someone. If they feel the need for 100 amps of service to a RV parking place they can put one in.
I've had several visitors with 50 amp RVs park at my house with a 30 amp outlet. If any of them requires more juice, I can point them down the road to a campground that will supply it. so far, no takers.
bumpy
Sounds like you have a "real" 30A outlet. Not sure what the op is trying to gain. Install a true 30A outlet it will be even less money than what he is talking about and just use a 50-30 dogbone.
A "real" 30 amp 120 volt circuit supplies 30 amps, jumpered to both circuits of a 50 amp RV with a dogbone adapter, for a grand total of 30 amps. A 30 amp 120/240 volt circuit supplies seperate 30 amp supplies to each circuits of a 50 amp RV, for a total of 60 amps. The people that say "just use a 30 amp dogbone adapter" are showing their lack of understanding of the issue.
As far as the next guy that buys my house goes, he is basically getting whatever is there for FREE. He isn't going to give me a penny more and the house won't appraise for a penny more, just because the circuit is there.
If it meets codes and fills my needs, it is of concern to NOBODY but me.
EDIT. I am basically getting twice the current for the difference in price of 10-3 vs 10-2 wire. The difference in breaker price is a lot less than the price of a dogbone adapter.
There is no lack of understanding you are creating a mess. It is derated 50 amp circuit (if there is such a thing). Spend the extra 10% and do it right. Whoever buys the house will get a wacky circuit for free! Hopefully some over zealous home inspector doesn't notice your one of a kind wiring.
You are correct what you are doing will work,but it is a Frankenstein circuit. I'm not an electrical inspector so I won't comment on whether it meets codes. Codes are in place to standardize things, and keep everyone on the same page. Your wiring is certainly not standard.
I will defer to the common saying. "Do it right or do not do it at all."There is more potential headache than savings in what you are proposing.
Hopefully the next owner is not actually expecting to get a fully functioning 50 amp RV circuit.
But don't worry it won't be your problem the next owner/electrician can sort it out on their dime.
