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rockwind1
Explorer II
Sep 03, 2017

fixed!electrical issue 120 v plugs don't work but a/c does?

so plugged into 50 amp panel like usual at a friends ranch. air conditioning works fine but none of the typical 15 amp plug circuits would work. any thoughs? obviously i had the breakers on, che...
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Old-Biscuit
Explorer III
Sep 03, 2017
50a is TWO hot legs....
One feeds 1/2 of MAIN AC Panel (one buss)
Other feeds the other 1/2 (other buss)

Each buss has its own 50A CB

Have you verified:
That both legs of friends 50A Receptacle are HOT?
That both legs in your Main AC Panel are HOT?

IF both legs HOT....check that ALL GFCI Outlets are 'live' and reset.

IF GFCI test OK then first outlet in 'daisy chain' that is dead is where wiring issue is

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