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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Ok, how to do it....
50 amp cord has 4 wires, typically Black, Red, White and Green
White and Green are the same as on a 30 amp plug.. So is the black
The red on the 50 is optional, some have 2 blacks, why
Well red and black connect together on the 30 amp
NOTE: the 30 amp plug may be unable to accept the 50 amp wire and for sure will have issues with TWO of those wires under the same clamp Better to use a 30 amp male pigtail and a junction box.
50 amp cord has 4 wires, typically Black, Red, White and Green
White and Green are the same as on a 30 amp plug.. So is the black
The red on the 50 is optional, some have 2 blacks, why
Well red and black connect together on the 30 amp
NOTE: the 30 amp plug may be unable to accept the 50 amp wire and for sure will have issues with TWO of those wires under the same clamp Better to use a 30 amp male pigtail and a junction box.
