Pulling more than 50 amps ?
Our park electrician says that some of the big rigs with 3 ACs and electric everything can sometimes draw more than 50A from a 50A pedestal. Truth or BS?
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If you look at a 50 amp breaker you will see that it is actually 2 breakers tied together so that if either side trips (exceeds the 50 amp load) both sides trip. Now it can trip if you are too close to 50 amps for too long but the theoretical load is 50 amps from each breaker.
Another way to understand 30 amp vs. 50 amp service is to understand the total watts available. 30 amp service is 30 amp x 120V = 3600 watts. 50 amp service there are 2 separate 50 amp "legs" for a total of 100 amp. 100 amps x 120V = 12000 watts available.
Another way to understand 30 amp vs. 50 amp service is to understand the total watts available. 30 amp service is 30 amp x 120V = 3600 watts. 50 amp service there are 2 separate 50 amp "legs" for a total of 100 amp. 100 amps x 120V = 12000 watts available.
