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mikestock
Explorer
Dec 30, 2016

50 amp, 240 volt hookup without equipment ground

My son has purchased a lake house and we found a 50 amp RV plug. I checked it out and it has 120 volts from each leg to neutral and 240 volts between hot legs. The problem is that there is no ground w...
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myredracer
Explorer II
Jan 05, 2017
If you're going to set up something so you can switch a load(s) between the power company and a generator, you need a transfer switch that is CSA or UL listed & labelled and it must be installed in accordance with the NEC (or CEC). Doing otherwise can create a serious safety hazard not only for a user but also the utility co. working on their equip. (You can't ever use an ordinary double pole switch).

Some info. with illustrations here.

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