Wiring outlets, inverter and shore power
Do Rvers use regular romex, or something more flexible? I plan to have separate outlets for inverter and shore, so I don't run something off battery unawarely. Can I open up the inverter and screw ...
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Not sure what size inverter you're using. But I just upgraded to a 2000W inverter that says it can do 16.7A 120VAC output continuous. It uses 20A GFCI sockets for output (NEMA 5-20R).
Figure the existing 12 awg extension cord will work (it's <10' run through plastic conduit), except that it's plug is not 20A. It's just the usual 15A plug.
Maybe that plug is fine as if we're ever over 15A it won't be for long because of battery limitations. Still, I've got two 120VAC plugs elsewhere that are melted around one of the prongs, and that makes me a wee bit sensitive to the issue.
To support the full 16.7A I should probably replace that plug with a NEMA 5-20P, a 20A plug. These only seem available at specialty electrical shops.
Are we having fun yet ?!
Figure the existing 12 awg extension cord will work (it's <10' run through plastic conduit), except that it's plug is not 20A. It's just the usual 15A plug.
Maybe that plug is fine as if we're ever over 15A it won't be for long because of battery limitations. Still, I've got two 120VAC plugs elsewhere that are melted around one of the prongs, and that makes me a wee bit sensitive to the issue.
To support the full 16.7A I should probably replace that plug with a NEMA 5-20P, a 20A plug. These only seem available at specialty electrical shops.
Are we having fun yet ?!
