voltage meter or how to ck 50 amp at rv site
I was told I need to check my elect connection before I plug into the RV campsite electricity. I have 50 amp and sometimes use a 50/30 2 foot converter (50 amp one end 30 amp other end) from Camping ...
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camperpaul wrote:Still wouldn't tell you if the two phases were properly split. Also wouldn't tell if the two lines were properly connected to the outlet. Those meters would technically show 120 volts each if the neutral in the pedestal was hot and both hot sides were connected to the grounding block. Better than nothing, but not a good answer at all.ScottG wrote:camperpaul wrote:
This is the meter I use:
Most camping/RV stores carry it.
Could you explain to the OP how she is going to check a 50A 240V outlet with that device?
The 50Amp 240Volt power is split into two 120 Volt "phases" and one of these meters would be used on each phase.
