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Keep in mind that if the back A/C is 13K or even less it doesn't draw 20A so all of the remaining available amps are available to the rest of the house.
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Jul-07-2018 12:43 PM
cm2785 wrote:
Thanks guys, I know I can’t just add a 50 amp breaker. I was referring to the post about all breakers on a branched circuit have to handle 125% load.. yet they didn’t follow that in RV’s
Jul-07-2018 12:36 PM
cm2785 wrote:
Thanks for the info, are you saying I can put a better breaker on the main that can handle the continuous load? I have 50 amp power available and the dogbone to use it, but obviously I’m not a 50 amp rig... I would gladly pay an electrician to make me 50amp but I can’t get a clear answer on whether my Intellitec will still function. Believe it or not i like the stupid thing (I would ditch it faster than I could click check out if there was a newer digital replacement!)
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Jul-07-2018 12:16 PM
cm2785 wrote:I guess that was not obvious 😉 Two A/Cs in a Class A (or any RV) is usually 50 amp service.
Thanks for the info, are you saying I can put a better breaker on the main that can handle the continuous load? I have 50 amp power available and the dogbone to use it, but obviously I’m not a 50 amp rig... I would gladly pay an electrician to make me 50amp but I can’t get a clear answer on whether my Intellitec will still function. Believe it or not i like the stupid thing (I would ditch it faster than I could click check out if there was a newer digital replacement!)
Jul-07-2018 12:13 PM
time2roll wrote:
No one actually applies this rule as it is not required for an RV because all items are short term or thermostatically controlled so by definition an RV is not a continuous load. However as you have experienced it is easy to have the air conditioners run continuous for 10+ hours and the EMS will hold the RV very close to 30 amps for well over the 3 hour requirement. Then you have the booster that will draw more amps to get the voltage corrected.
IMO this can put you in the continuous service definition. Ever wonder why so many 30 amp connectors and adapters are burn, worn, and heat damaged? OK not just this but I believe it contributes significantly.
Jul-07-2018 12:03 PM