Dutch_12078 wrote:westernrvparkowner wrote:
All a 50 amp circuit requires in a normal home panel is two blank spaces in the panel. If the home panel is completely full, all that is required is for the electrician to add a sub panel which is very common, completely safe and not very expensive. Neither option requires any changes from the power company. The biggest cost to the entire project will be if the home's panel is located a long way away from where the customer wants the 50 amp service. That would run up the cost of the wire and fishing wires can be time consuming, and therefore expensive. If you have a 50 amp rig that spends a lot of time at your home I feel a 50 amp connection is almost a must have.
If the home is only serviced by a 100 amp service for instance, adding a potential 50 amp load would be a stretch and well beyond what the NEC allows.
Cummins12V98 wrote:
"One other thing while not a biggie, is nice to have and that is a weather tight box that can be closed when the plug is in place. It does not mean most big box stores don't carry such boxes, but I have never seen one in a big box store."
Home Depot is where i bought this.
My breaker is in the panel about 30' away. I DO make the trek to turn off the breaker before pulling the plug. Not 100% LEGAL but it works just fine for ME.
MetalGator wrote:Lucky you!! I am betting you will consider this upgrade to be a top 10. The only thing I might consider is placing the box on the exterior of the home instead of inside the garage. Unless your rig can fit into the garage the 50 amp cord snaking under the garage door might cause a problem either with the door actually closing or leaving space for vermin to enter and enjoy your warm, dry garage. Shouldn't change the cost very much.westernrvparkowner wrote:
The biggest cost to the entire project will be if the home's panel is located a long way away from where the customer wants the 50 amp service.
The panel is within 3 feet or where I want the service installed so this shouldn't be an issue. Should be an easy install.
Dutch_12078 wrote:If there are two spaces remaining in the 100 amp service it wouldn't be violating any NEC code. Very few home are serviced by 100 amp panels as 200 amp is the now pretty much standard. Also, the load on any panel is determined by what is being served. The home with a 100 amp service might not have Air Conditioning, washer and dryer connections, electric range or cooktop, or any other high amperage devices. A licensed electrician would be able to quickly tell the homeowner whether or not a 50 amp RV connection is feasible. I still believe my point that it is highly unlikely the power company needs to become involved and that a 50 amp connection is likely to be simple, safe, relatively cheap and therefore desirable if you have a 50 amp rig at your home is true.westernrvparkowner wrote:
All a 50 amp circuit requires in a normal home panel is two blank spaces in the panel. If the home panel is completely full, all that is required is for the electrician to add a sub panel which is very common, completely safe and not very expensive. Neither option requires any changes from the power company. The biggest cost to the entire project will be if the home's panel is located a long way away from where the customer wants the 50 amp service. That would run up the cost of the wire and fishing wires can be time consuming, and therefore expensive. If you have a 50 amp rig that spends a lot of time at your home I feel a 50 amp connection is almost a must have.
If the home is only serviced by a 100 amp service for instance, adding a potential 50 amp load would be a stretch and well beyond what the NEC allows.
MetalGator wrote:westernrvparkowner wrote:
The biggest cost to the entire project will be if the home's panel is located a long way away from where the customer wants the 50 amp service.
The panel is within 3 feet or where I want the service installed so this shouldn't be an issue. Should be an easy install.
westernrvparkowner wrote:
The biggest cost to the entire project will be if the home's panel is located a long way away from where the customer wants the 50 amp service.
Dutch_12078 wrote:
If the home is only serviced by a 100 amp service for instance, adding a potential 50 amp load would be a stretch and well beyond what the NEC allows.
westernrvparkowner wrote:
All a 50 amp circuit requires in a normal home panel is two blank spaces in the panel. If the home panel is completely full, all that is required is for the electrician to add a sub panel which is very common, completely safe and not very expensive. Neither option requires any changes from the power company. The biggest cost to the entire project will be if the home's panel is located a long way away from where the customer wants the 50 amp service. That would run up the cost of the wire and fishing wires can be time consuming, and therefore expensive. If you have a 50 amp rig that spends a lot of time at your home I feel a 50 amp connection is almost a must have.
