30 amp to 15/20 amp adapters
I have seen many "dogbone" adapters that will plug into a 30 amp outlet allowing you to plug in any 110 cord or appliance. My concern is the circuit is rated for 30 amps. Unless you have a dead shor...
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As far as I know, a GFCI is not a circuit breaker and will not trip unless there is a ground fault. Therefore, it should not be used as overload protection on a circuit.
You are correct in assuming that the smaller circuit will be exposed to additional power, but if you are supplying power to your rv, then any and all circuits will be protected by their appropriate circuit breakers in the electrical panel.
The smaller cord will get warm/hot if overloaded, but if it fails, I.e. melts, then it should create a direct short and trip the 30 amp breaker.
You are correct in assuming that the smaller circuit will be exposed to additional power, but if you are supplying power to your rv, then any and all circuits will be protected by their appropriate circuit breakers in the electrical panel.
The smaller cord will get warm/hot if overloaded, but if it fails, I.e. melts, then it should create a direct short and trip the 30 amp breaker.
