Electrical theory question...
Let's take as an example 50AMP RV service. A voltmeter between the two hots shows 240 volts, between one leg (or the other) and neutral shows 120 volts. My question concerns what happens when each...
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Bobbo wrote:
Yes, both legs have power supplied, and are used. What some folks keep pointing out is that most RVs don't have a 'single' appliance that uses both legs. I fail to see how not having a 'single' appliance that uses both legs is applicable to the conversation.
A good RV designer tries to evenly split the heavy power appliances between the 2 legs, e.g. 2 air conditioners, water heater, refrigerator, etc. Note that I said a "good" designer, not all RVs are built that way.
This has already been covered in this post.
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