Adding a 220 volt panel question
We have a travel trailer with a 30amp, 120 volt panel and supply. I am planning on installing an additional 220 volt, 50 amp panel and supply, (I want to feed a clothes dryer). Do any of you elec...
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I'd say no, but will let others more familiar with the code comment.
Updating a 30A panel to 50A can also be expensive. Instead replace the 30A cord with a 50A cord feeding a new 50A panel located anywhere you like. One 30A breaker feeds the existing panel which is now a sub panel to the new 50A panel and a dual breaker feeds the dryer.
I only recall one other poster that had a 240V dryer.
Updating a 30A panel to 50A can also be expensive. Instead replace the 30A cord with a 50A cord feeding a new 50A panel located anywhere you like. One 30A breaker feeds the existing panel which is now a sub panel to the new 50A panel and a dual breaker feeds the dryer.
I only recall one other poster that had a 240V dryer.
