Expanding AC distribution panel
I'm looking at options for expanding the AC dist. on a Parallax 6300 dist. panel.
Forum Discussion
Andonso wrote:Chris Bryant wrote:
Really the only practical way to upgrade is go to 50 amp service, and make the 6300 a sub panel.
One problem with 50 amp RVs is they often trip breaker panels in RV Parks with no 50 amp service. Normally 50 amp RVs will have an adapter for 30 amp service and the park may have warning signs not to run high wattage equipment such as air conditioning, etc.
My point is that there is no reason to modify it unless you are having a higher amperage service. The NEC is pretty common sense about that. Trying to just add circuits to a 30 amp 120 volt service is just going to result in nuisance tripping.
Just because you have a 50 amp service doesn't mean you are going to use 12,000 watts, rather than the 3600 watts a 30 amp service has available.
FWIW, I'm very familiar with the NEC, and park wiring.
