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uclabruins
Aug 05, 2016Explorer
lenr wrote:
Running the cable necessary for 50 amp will be quite expensive. A 30 amp circuit and a 30 to 50 converter will allow the future bigger u bit to be plugged in and will power 2 ACs and the converter, maybe also the fridge. A 240 circuit may only be split into a 120 if it has 3 wires PLUS ground, 4 total. It might need an additional breaker if the 120 line is of a gauge smaller than the 240 breaker. Wire gauge should be increased one size for every 50 ft. to maintain voltage (very important for the AC). I agree with the suggestion to run underground and install an outlet at the trailer--what I did. Agree that the OP is in foreign territory on electricity based on the breaker question alone. But, everyone can learn--there are some very good books available.
Thanks! Can you recommend a good book to order on Amazon?
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