30amp Y Splitter for 2 RV's
I installed 30amp service on my barn for the purpose of running my travel trailer electric system with A/C. It serves as a bunk house for boys and visitors. It works great. This weekend I will ha...
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Edd505 wrote:
I have run 2 15K A/C's off 30 amps. Start one and set is as low as it goes, let it stabilize and start the 2nd. My 15K draws 13 amps running x2 26 amps, I would try and keep all other 110V stuff off. If they want coffee or something run a regular extension cord in from another circuit.
And this is why it's common to see burnt up 30amp plugs.
30amps is a NOMINAL RATING. Some of this is to accommodate short term surges. Under continuous usage it's only rated for 24amps (80%).
Now if voltage is high and nothing else goes wrong, you might get away with 26amps but if the voltage sags (as it often does on busy hot weekends), you will find you are drawing more amps. If you are lucky, it will pop the breaker. If not, it will cook the plug.
