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DinTulsa
Explorer
Jul 08, 2017

Help me build a 30 to 50 amp extension cord...

Just installed a 30 amp rv outlet at my house, the outlet is 60ft from my panel and is powered by 8/2 wire. I couldn't run a 50 amp didn't have the space. My plan was to buy a 50ft 30 amp cord and ...
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AFChap
Explorer
Jul 08, 2017
K.I.S.S. ... why go thorough the trouble to wire up something special? I would buy a 50a extension cord and use an adapter like this on the 30a end. It does what is described above easily, quickly, and accurately. The 50a cord will be heavy enough to carry the power you will use.

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