UPDATE Splicing 30A plug to 50 amp cord
First of all, don't tell me to buy a new 50A plug. We are in southern Mexico and there are none to be had. On Amazon US I have seen them for under $20.00. On Amazon Canada the Camco 55255 Power Gr...
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I never quite figured out what you were trying to do.
Do you have 30A service at the pedestal and want to plug in your 50A power cord or do you have 50A service at the pedestal and want to plug in a 30A power cord?
My big concern would be why are things getting warm? Before I did any splicing/wiring I would get the meter out and make sure the pedestal voltage was holding up. I would also measure the current and make sure you are not overloading something.
Do you have 30A service at the pedestal and want to plug in your 50A power cord or do you have 50A service at the pedestal and want to plug in a 30A power cord?
My big concern would be why are things getting warm? Before I did any splicing/wiring I would get the meter out and make sure the pedestal voltage was holding up. I would also measure the current and make sure you are not overloading something.
