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profdant139
Explorer II
Jul 30, 2016

Can't run A/C at home: solved -- see 8/21/16 update

It's hot in Calif, and I want to use the trailer as a lifeboat -- but the a/c won't run off garage power. Here is the setup and the problem -- I attach our 30 amp cord to a heavy construction grade e...
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time2roll
Nomad
Jul 31, 2016
MEXICOWANDERER wrote:
A 30 amp DRYER and 50 amp 3 prong RANGE receptacle contains L1, L2, and earth ground. No way is this even to be considered as they BOTH lack L0 NEUTRAL. Voltage reading INSIDE the rig is missing here. Without that figure enjoy the guesswork. Low voltage in the rig and low voltage at the hookup receptacle BINGO self explanatory. "I do it" is damned poor troubleshooting folks. Numbers are needed not opinions.
Please look up NEMA 14-30 that was specified.

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