How do I know if outlet is 30 amp or 50?
We are borrowing an RV, which has 30 amp service. Years ago we had an outlet installed for an RV at our house, but I have no idea if it is 30 amp or 50 amp. There is nothing on the outlet to identify ...
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The poster who said "Please verify".. GOOD ADVICE!!!!!!!!
It's been a while and we are over due.. What for.. Another "I plugged into a 240 volt outlet at home and now things do not work"
There is a common 240 volt outlet that looks a lot like a TT-30.
And in fact a TT-30 plug will fit it
But you do NOT want to plug into it.. It tends to let the magic smoke out of your electronics,, Converter (12 volt maker) TV, Microwave, Sometimes even Water heaters and fridges are affected.. Air conditioners (Of course, about a kilobuck a pop) and .. Well you get the damage.
A very simple test. and ... No damage.
It's been a while and we are over due.. What for.. Another "I plugged into a 240 volt outlet at home and now things do not work"
There is a common 240 volt outlet that looks a lot like a TT-30.
And in fact a TT-30 plug will fit it
But you do NOT want to plug into it.. It tends to let the magic smoke out of your electronics,, Converter (12 volt maker) TV, Microwave, Sometimes even Water heaters and fridges are affected.. Air conditioners (Of course, about a kilobuck a pop) and .. Well you get the damage.
A very simple test. and ... No damage.
