Non twist lock 30 amp inlet
I want to upgrade to 30 amps in my old trailer. I ordered a 30 amp inlet which I didn't realize was a twist locking type. My adapters and my extension cord will not mate up with that. How do I go f...
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Be sure to follow the code where-as any cable that has VOLTAGE POTENTIAL on it must be a FEMALE CONNECTION so that when you plug the cable into a HOT VOLTAGE SOURCE with a MALE CONNECTION then the other end of the cable won't be able to touch any thing if energized.
The TWIST LOCK FEMALE SIDE INLET keeps you from accidentally pulling the connector out of the socket when energized. All trailers I have ever seen use them on the trailer side of the shore power cable.
If your RV30A to 15A adapters are the small round plug-in type you need to get rid of those and only use DOG-BONE type Adapters that are around 18-inches long. The small puck type will get hot on you over time and melt down your cable connectors making you have to replace them...
Roy Ken
The TWIST LOCK FEMALE SIDE INLET keeps you from accidentally pulling the connector out of the socket when energized. All trailers I have ever seen use them on the trailer side of the shore power cable.
If your RV30A to 15A adapters are the small round plug-in type you need to get rid of those and only use DOG-BONE type Adapters that are around 18-inches long. The small puck type will get hot on you over time and melt down your cable connectors making you have to replace them...
Roy Ken
