Plugging into the electric dryer outlet
It's been a while since I last asked a question on this forum & I did try to see if the topic had been covered through lots of searches, but nothing turned up. As electric cars gain in popularity, ...
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Thanks all, some are good suggestions, others could get someone hurt.
Bottom line, I was looking to see if others had successfully adapted their 30A dryer plug for use with a motor home’s 50A connector, particularly since the electric car folk seem to have some success doing it.
I’m an old Navy tech, so yes, I understand they’d be a potential to draw 50A through a 30A circuit, plus the ground/neutral issues are also evident, and sure, there’s some the potential of getting some bum info from this site (no, I don’t want to start an electrical food fight, I don’t think folk are any less sensitive than they used to be on this site!).
I have little doubt I could assume the risk and make this combination work, but it’s not worth it. So I’ve bitten the proverbial bullet & I’m having a pro tie me in to the house panel with a dedicated 50A circuit.
Again, thanks for your input.
Bottom line, I was looking to see if others had successfully adapted their 30A dryer plug for use with a motor home’s 50A connector, particularly since the electric car folk seem to have some success doing it.
I’m an old Navy tech, so yes, I understand they’d be a potential to draw 50A through a 30A circuit, plus the ground/neutral issues are also evident, and sure, there’s some the potential of getting some bum info from this site (no, I don’t want to start an electrical food fight, I don’t think folk are any less sensitive than they used to be on this site!).
I have little doubt I could assume the risk and make this combination work, but it’s not worth it. So I’ve bitten the proverbial bullet & I’m having a pro tie me in to the house panel with a dedicated 50A circuit.
Again, thanks for your input.
