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profdant139
Explorer II
Jun 25, 2019

Newbie-type question about power supply at home

Our trailer is in the driveway, and we are getting ready to have some remodeling work done on our house. We want to use the trailer as a "lifeboat" during construction. We have never done this durin...
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enblethen
Nomad
Jun 25, 2019
Quick answer is no! Receptacle will not last, wire off existing 20 amp is too small.
If you are having electrician come out, have him install a thrity amp breaker, a 120 volt three wire (white, black and bare ground) and a thirty amp NEMA 30TT receptacle.
Make sure he knows that it is a 120 volt receptacle.

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