Can you run a 220v A/C unit off a 50 amp service?
Can you run a 220v A/C unit off a 50 amp service? I want to install a mini split unit and Im totally confused about "two hot feeds- split main breaker box" Thanks for responses.
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Horsedoc wrote:
Some of these answers are scary.
I agree, which is why I usually sit these threads out. Often the amount of misinformation is stunning. To this particular thread I'll add one thing I don't think has been mentioned in case this comes up in someone's future searches.
If you do decide to add a 240v appliance and have the space for the correct HACR tied breaker, there is one more thing to consider. Some campgrounds have three phase feed, so the 14-50 plug ends up being 120/208, which is allowed and legal. In my experience, many/most newer CG out west with 50A are configured this way. So be sure the "240v" appliance you are installing is also listed for 208v (most mini-splits will be.)
The OP made a good call selecting the 120V unit in my opinion.
