Dedicated 15A Outlet
We wanted a dedicated 15A outlet for hairdryer, space heater, etc. I wanted a circuit breaker inside so I would not have to go outside. Parts:
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DrewE wrote:
Wouldn't the 20A outlet he's plugging the other end into have an appropriate circuit breaker or fuse anyhow? I don't suspect there's any need (by code, nor for safety) to have the little circuit breaker he has—it's purely for convenience in resetting should it be overloaded. This is basically just an extension cord, albeit one mounted permanently in a vehicle. If a power strip can use this kind of breaker, and a cord none at all, I guess I have trouble understanding how it's suddenly dangerous when used in an outlet box....
100% Correct. The pedestal outlet that he's plugging into is a 20A GFI-protected outlet. Technically there si no need for the outlet in the trailer to be GFI protected because it is not in a wet area or outside, but nonetheless it will be via the pedestal outlet.
Second, the pedestal outlet is protected by a 20a breaker at the pedestal. The 15a inside the RV is strictly for convenience. If the OP loads more that 15a on the circuit, the inside breaker will trip, and can be easily reset from inside the RV. In the event of catastrophic short that grenades the inside breaker, the pedestal breaker will also trip.
