Power Transfer Switch Burning Up
Hi there New to this forum. This was where I was directed by a couple friends to get help with technical issues. I just brought my fifth wheel back home from storage and started in on a rotten f...
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dougrainer wrote:
The wire burnt from being slightly loose. The REASON it did that is because you are overloading the Circuit by running too many hi amperage items with the extension cords and adapters. IF you are NOT going to ever install a Genset, just remove the Transfer box and connect the Shore Power wires to the Power cord wires in a standard 120 electrical box. No need for a Transfer box if you do not have a Genset. Doug
So you’re saying a load that doesn’t trip a 15A breaker in the house will overload a 50A transfer switch? I agree with loose connection as well as you when you say remove the transfer switch if it isn’t used. Also agree that running a saw through that many cords and adapters is asking for trouble.
